Carole Ann Deal
July 20, 1942 – July 21, 2021
Carole Ann Deal of Manlius, N.Y., died on July 21, 2021, at the age of 79.
She was born July 20, 1942, in Binghamton, N.Y., daughter of Donald Lewis Rowe and Joyce Louise (Coon) Rowe. On Sept. 1, 1962, she married David Joseph Deal, who predeceased Carole on May 1, 2005.
Carole is survived by two children, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Deal, of Troy, N.Y., and Donna Deal, Manlius, N.Y.; a brother, William (Linda) Rowe, Naples, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jacob Deal, Melissa Deal and Nicholas Andrews; and several nieces and nephews.
Carole was a graduate of Chenango Valley High School and Broome Community College. She and David settled in Albany, N.Y., where Carole worked as an executive secretary with Univac. In 1965, the family moved to New Berlin, N.Y., when David joined Dykes Drug Company as a partner. In addition to raising her family, Carole worked as a church secretary and in several substitute positions in the Sherburne-Earlville high school. She finished her working career as a finance secretary and insurance investigator with the New York Central Mutual insurance company. Following David’s death in 2005, Carole moved to Manlius, N.Y., and spent her winters in Sun City Center, Fla., where she greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of friends and extended family.
Carole was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed camping, boating, dancing, gardening and animals, especially horses and dogs. Carole was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and delighted in hosting gatherings of family and friends, especially after moving to “The Farm” in Pittsfield in the mid-1980s. She enjoyed the companionship of young people and was a frequent and welcome presence at school functions and as a chaperone on field trips. Possessing an infectious laugh and raucous sense of humor, her presence at drama rehearsals helped young actors learn proper comedic timing, as she would laugh out loud at the same jokes every night. Her fierce devotion to her family will forever be appreciated. Her laugh and sense of humor will surely be what many remember as they recall Carole’s presence in their lives.
Contributions in Carole’s memory to the Sherburne Music-Theater Society, the Dog Lovers Club at Kings Point or the American Cancer Society would be welcomed. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
She was born July 20, 1942, in Binghamton, N.Y., daughter of Donald Lewis Rowe and Joyce Louise (Coon) Rowe. On Sept. 1, 1962, she married David Joseph Deal, who predeceased Carole on May 1, 2005.
Carole is survived by two children, Jeffrey (Kimberly) Deal, of Troy, N.Y., and Donna Deal, Manlius, N.Y.; a brother, William (Linda) Rowe, Naples, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jacob Deal, Melissa Deal and Nicholas Andrews; and several nieces and nephews.
Carole was a graduate of Chenango Valley High School and Broome Community College. She and David settled in Albany, N.Y., where Carole worked as an executive secretary with Univac. In 1965, the family moved to New Berlin, N.Y., when David joined Dykes Drug Company as a partner. In addition to raising her family, Carole worked as a church secretary and in several substitute positions in the Sherburne-Earlville high school. She finished her working career as a finance secretary and insurance investigator with the New York Central Mutual insurance company. Following David’s death in 2005, Carole moved to Manlius, N.Y., and spent her winters in Sun City Center, Fla., where she greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of friends and extended family.
Carole was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed camping, boating, dancing, gardening and animals, especially horses and dogs. Carole was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and delighted in hosting gatherings of family and friends, especially after moving to “The Farm” in Pittsfield in the mid-1980s. She enjoyed the companionship of young people and was a frequent and welcome presence at school functions and as a chaperone on field trips. Possessing an infectious laugh and raucous sense of humor, her presence at drama rehearsals helped young actors learn proper comedic timing, as she would laugh out loud at the same jokes every night. Her fierce devotion to her family will forever be appreciated. Her laugh and sense of humor will surely be what many remember as they recall Carole’s presence in their lives.
Contributions in Carole’s memory to the Sherburne Music-Theater Society, the Dog Lovers Club at Kings Point or the American Cancer Society would be welcomed. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.