Carolyn M. Athanas

Plainfield, N.H. — Carolyn M. Athanas, 62, died peacefully following a decade-long battle with pulmonary and heart diseases on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Jack Byrne Center. Born in Ohio, Carolyn moved to New England after falling in love with the area on a visit with her parents, Bill and Kay Robinson, who predeceased her. Eventually, Carolyn moved to Plainfield and was proud to call it home for over 36 years.

Carolyn dedicated her life to children, spending 20 years working at The Children’s Center of the Upper Valley, where she helped shape a generation of Upper Valley residents. She adored her children and grandchildren. Until she was physically unable to, she and her husband were avid bowlers and active in local leagues.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years Richard Athanas of Plainfield, and her three children: Steve Athanas and his wife Danielle of Massachusetts, Casey Athanas of Massachusetts, and Laura Packard, and her fiancé Paul Churchill of New Hampshire as well as her three grandchildren William and Evangeline Athanas and Alyssa Packard.

Family and friends are invited to Carolyn’s calling hours at the Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory of Lebanon on Wednesday April 11, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Carolyn’s funeral will be on Thursday April 12, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Carolyn’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at donatenow.heart.org.

An online guestbook is available to leave a message of condolence for Carolyn’s family by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com