Carol Ann Raymond
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Carol Ann Raymond of Rochester, New York passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Lord and Saviour, on July 7, 2026 after a brief illness.
Carol was a Master level Special Education teacher with the Rochester City School District for 30+ years working with special needs students with varying disabilities. Although her job was challenging and often frustrating, Carol had a special way with her students. She was firm yet loving while navigating challenges from autism to mental and emotional disabilities. She used special treats and games to engage them in the learning process. They loved “Ms. Raymond” and she loved them.
Carol loved gardening, growing her much loved vegetables and flowers. She kept our mom supplied with freshly cut bouquets on a regular basis. Carol and her sisters shared a love of birds. She had various feeding stations throughout her yard specific to the type of bird she wanted to attract. A favorite sister and niece activity was taking the chickadee walk at Mendon Ponds Park.
The Adirondacks held a special place in Carol’s heart. Hiking and kayaking at Twitchell Lake were her favorite vacations. Girls’ Days were times spent with her sisters making crafts, indulging in good homemade food and spending time together.
Carol had a special bond with her mom, Dorothy. She felt she had a calling to take care of her mom in her elder years. They shared a love of old movies and books and regularly took Dorothy to the local library. Carol wanted to keep her mom involved in social and cultural
activities, accompanying her to neighborhood gatherings, senior center activities and various music venues.
Carol will be missed by her mother Dorothy Wroblewski and was predeceased by her father Leonard Wroblewski.
Carol will be missed by her siblings; big sister Amy Schram of York, Nebraska and her daughter Hannah (Adam)Welke of Lincoln, Nebraska; Barb (Tom) Verstraete and their children Emily Verstraete of Bellingham, Washinton and Michael (Julia) Verstraete; Michael (Denise) Wroblewski and their children Matt (Morgan) Wroblewski and Katie (Alex) Grossman; Mary Jane (Lloyd) Emigh and their children Olivia (Tyler) Colern and Bridgett (Wolfgang) Hofer; Christine Gill and her children Rani and Kennedy; many great nieces and nephews and longtime childhood friend Angela Meier Smith of California.
The family will celebrate with a private graveside service and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
Carol I will miss our conversations on gardening and foxes which nested under your shed. You and your family will be in our prayers. I know you are safe in His arms. Your passed neighbors: Mary Martin and Phil LaRussa.