Carolyn F. (Jennings) Palumbo, RN, 67, of Warwick passed away on November 2, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife of George Edward “Teddy” Palumbo for 46 years.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John F. Jennings and Marie (Clark) McFarlane. Mrs. Palumbo was a Registered Nurse for Rhode Island Hospital until her illness. She was a graduate of CCRI, class of 1988. Carolyn enjoyed camping. She and her family spent summers at Circle C Campground in Voluntown, Connecticut.
She was the loving mother of Kalene M. Palumbo and Kerin L. Palumbo LeBlanc and her husband, Adam LeBlanc, all of Warwick. She was the devoted grandmother of Mason, Andrew and Abigail; caring sister-in-law of Robert Palumbo of Cranston and Barbara McFarlane of North Scituate; and cherished cousin of Judith Vieira of Largo, Florida. She is also survived by her dear friends: Linda Barberry and Patricia Kelley, both of Warwick; and her pets Simba, Gizmo and Chewie.
Carolyn was the beloved sister of the late Sheila Avarista, Rita “Mary Lou” Olivo, Elizabeth “Betty Ann” McFarlane, Robert McFarlane and Martin “Buddy” McFarlane.
Carolyn’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to her doctors, nurses and caregivers for their kindness and love.
The funeral service was held on November 9th. Burial was in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 No Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
Arrangements by the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
