Carol R. Porter's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Carol R. Porter

December 15, 1943 - July 11, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Carol R. Porter's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Carol R. Porter

December 15, 1943 - July 11, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

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Carol R. Porter Obituary

Carol R. Porter of Melrose, Massachusetts passed away on July 11, 2026. Carol, born on December 15, 1943, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol R. Porter to show support.

Carol will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Carol will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Carol’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernard Reid and Catherine Reid. She is survived by: her husband William Porter; her sister Bernadette Reid of Roslindale; her children, Elizabeth Porter Lumley of Folkestone and William Porter of Shrewsbury, MA; her grandchildren, Bernard Lumley, William Porter Jr. and Kaylee Porter; and her children-in-law, William Lumley and Amy Neff Porter.

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July 17

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

Fri

July 17

Mass

Most Blessed Sacrament Church
1155 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Fri

July 17

Burial

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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