It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carolyn Cole of Cranston, Rhode Island, born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on March 10, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Grace Shoesmith and John Shoesmith; and her husband Ellis Cole. She is survived by : her children, Richard Guckel (Kayla Guckel) and Jennifer Guckel Porter (Ted Porter); and her grandsons, Benjamin Porter, Samuel Porter and Samuel Guckel. She is also survived by five great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed in support of Alzheimer's research at McLean Hospital (https://giving.mclean.org), 115 Mill Street, Mail Stop 126, Belmont MA 02478.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Woodlawn Funeral Home