Hanover, N.H. —
Carolyn remained behind to finish her nursing training, after which she boarded a ship to Shanghai where she was reunited with her husband. While there, she worked as a nurse in a medical clinic. When all U.S. dependents were required to leave because of the impending communist takeover, she again boarded a boat alone, this time pregnant. Five months later, Marsh returned to the U.S. reuniting with Carolyn and meeting his first-born child.
They moved to Hanover in 1955 where they raised their three children. Carolyn became a community activist with a special passion for the environment, co-founding the Hanover Conservation Council. She served her community in countless other ways including as Pine Park Commissioner for many years.
Carolyn travelled the world with her family starting when her children were very young. She loved music, particularly the opera, and was an ardent gardener. At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of the Hanover Garden Club. She never lost her curiosity about all things.
She was predeceased by her husband Marsh in 2000. She is survived by her brother, Douglas Cartwright of Hudson, N.Y.; three children—Joyce Tenney Snapper and her husband, Jim; Karen Tenney and her husband, Tom Loring; and her son, Steve Tenney. She is also survived by four granddaughters, Liliana, Kira, Emily, and Sophia; and one great granddaughter, Hazely.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Upper Valley Land Trust, 19 Buck Road, Hanover, NH 03755.
To view an online memorial and or send a message of condolence to the family, please visit www.rand-wilson.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover.