MARYLAND - Carol Dee Whitbeck passed away on September 14, 2017 unexpectedly at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

She was very passionate about nature often stopping to pick up rocks and look at trees that she felt had character. Her biggest passion was working with her student's. She educated and maintained a relationship with them throughout their adulthood thus creating a life-long bond. Carol Dee grew up in Mount Kisco, NY and was a long-time resident of Maryland, NY.

She is survived by her son, Chad (Christine); daughter, Stacia; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister, Beverly Wilson (Les); brother, Bruce Belanger (Barbara) and many, many close friends. Carol Dee was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Nadine.

She will be greatly missed!


In honor of Carol Dee's wishes there will be no funeral services.

In memory of our beloved friend, mother, grandmother, Carol Dee, we would like to invite you to share any special memories or stories that are near and dear to you. Please join her family for a celebration of her life at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 at her home. Call Lisa at 607-437-9245 for directions and any additional information. This event will be a b.y.o.b and dish to pass.

In closing a poem for Carol Dee:

The Angels looked down in the garden and saw an empty space
And then looked down from up above and saw your tired face.

They wrapped you in a golden light and took you in with care
To make up for all your suffering and wanted you up there.

It broke our hearts to see you go, but you did not go alone
For part of us went with you, the day you were called home.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept,
To love and cherish and never forget.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.