Obituary of Carol W. Thompson

Carol Wind Thompson, age 94, died on November 30, 2023 after a brief stay at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, NY. She was born Carol Nellie Wind March 6, 1929 in Utica, NY to parents Joseph and Adelaide Wind. Raised in Whitesboro, NY Carol was a graduate of St. Lawrence University, where she met and married Oscar Thompson in 1949. Oscar and Carol had a long, very happy marriage while raising five sons. Initially, they lived in Brooklyn, moved back to the Utica area before becoming residents of Sherrill, NY for many years. Carol was predeceased by her husband Oscar and son Kenneth; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty (Raymond) Wrisley, Joyce (John) McArdle; brother Richard Wind; in-laws Thomas (Nathalie) Thompson and Ingrid (Carl) Andersen. She is survived by sons Stephen (Mary), Kurt (Alyson), Peter and Richard; daughter-in -law Beth Thompson; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Carol worked for Madison County Social Services. She was an active member of Christ Church United Methodist in Sherrill from 1966-2008 and Clinton United Methodist Church. She learned to play violin when young and always enjoyed music. Carol was a member of choral groups in church and the "Glenaires", while residing at Preswick Glen. Carol and Oscar had many lifelong friendships and enjoyed attending numerous class reunions at St Lawrence University. She was an excellent seamstress, which she learned from her mother, loved reading, crossword puzzles, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Donations can be made in her behalf to the Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library or Christ Church United Methodist in Sherrill.