Carol Opiekun Obituary

Meredith, thank you for the great video, much love and thought was given to make it. I will truly miss her

Henry,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the memories. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Christina DiLullo

I had the pleasure of working with Carol since my beginning at women and infants hospital. Since she was labor nurse, I a nicu nurse, we intertwined often. She went on to nursing education and college education, never once forgetting people during each transition. I will miss your energy and smile

I had the absolute honor of working with Carolyn at Women&Infants hospital in her various roles for28 urs. Carol always had a smile on her face,a stunning taste for clothes. and a remarkable positive attitudes. She is one of my fondest memories. She will be missed. My sympathies to her family. She will remain in my heart and prayers

Thoughts and prayers to Carol's family. I had the pleasure of working for Carol at WIH, she was a dedicated and caring leader. RIP Carol

Dear Meredith,
Thank you for the photo album in memory of Carol. It brought back to me her incredible "joie to vivre". She often reminisced about growing up in a very large family and all the crazy, funny things that happened. Your DVD wonderfully captured her vitality , and her deep love for her family and friends. She will be missed by all.
love, Bunny Reardon

We met Carol and Henry after moving to Charleston. Our experiences with them were always a joy and usually connected to dining and wine. We had plans to travel with the Opiekuns. We were looking forward to upcoming travel and touring with Carol and Henry with great anticipation. Carol was always kind and generous as well as possessing a brilliant sense of humor. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Family and especially Henry. We know how devoted he was to Carol and how her passing has robbed them if many planned adventures and experiences as a loving couple. Rest in peace Carol. We know that you are resting in eternal life at the right hand of God.

What a wonderful life. God bless.

Our love and prayers for the family and friends of this special person. We laughed, we cried, we became good friends in the short amount of time we had. Carol will forever be in our ❤

May Carol rest in his presence.

Oh dear Carol, how I missed you when you moved from RI. And how I miss you now in a very different way. Our 40-plus year friendship is filled with wonderful stories and memories of tough times shared and happy times cherished. Meredith and Christopher, how fortunate you were to be loved so deeply by such a special Mom. Henry, I never saw Carol happier than when you came into her life. Be well, take care of each other, and know that your grief is shared by many, many others.
The "other" Carolyn

Carol is Jamie's first cousin..... we have so many memories of Carol but the one that stands out the most is how she called us whenever she was in Denver. We would go to lunch and talk for hours. She was our main link to the Borbee's so she caught us up on everything happening in the Borbee family. We always looked forward to her visits and will miss her loving, smiling amazing personality. We admired her so much but especially at the end of her life when she never complained about her pain even though we knew she was suffering. We are so happy to contribute to her scholarship fund.

Henry,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Carol Ann sounds like a woman with a generous spirit and a lot of courage. She is with the Lord, and there is peace in that knowledge, but this must be so hard for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

So very sorry to hear about Carol's passing. We know it was a rough road and you are in our thoughts. Rest in peace Carol.

Henry and Family
Stephanie and I are so very sorry for your loss. Carol's personality was larger than life. Stephanie and I were truly blessed for the time we have spent getting to know Carol over the years.

To Chris and family. I am so sad to hear of your mom´s passing. She was an amazing nurse and friend.
My heart goes out to all of you! Much love, Mary Foley

In this sad time, you are in our prayers. Carol was a lovely person.
your friends, Jay and Josie

My sincerest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. The video was a very special, loving tribute. Sending prayers and love. Aunt Mare

So sorry to hear of Carol's death. After moving to RI in the 1970's Carol and I discovered we both attended Queen of the Rosary Academy on Long Island. We then connected in many ways within nursing circles. She was a strong and loving mother, an equally strong and committed nurse leader and great company! May she rest in peace. My sympathy to all of her family members, a big loss, too soon.

Henry, Sending along thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I remember meeting Carol in Orlando at a URI game. As a longtime friend, I still often think back to great times we had at St. Mary's and Knight's Garage.
May she rest in peace.

We are so sorry to hear about Carol's passing. She inspired my girls in our neighborhood to pick up trash and take care of our environment. She was always a friendly face on our neighborhood streets and we loved chatting with her. Her face always lit up talking to my girls. We will miss her.

Words are not enough to communicate our sorrow and grief in the passing of Carol. She led a wonderful and exemplary life , one to be admired and hopefully, emulated by the people who had the pleasure to know her ." If you know as much about time as you think you do, you wouldn´t waste it ".. Peter and Kathy

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and Carol's family. RIP, Carol.

Henry you have my deepest sympathies for the loss of your wife. You will be in my prayers.

I had the privilege of working with Carol at Women & Infants for many years. She was a role model, mentor, and friend to me and so many others. I will remember Carol's unique blend of professional competence and personal warmth, compassion and unwavering enthusiasm. Her leadership by example earned her the respect, trust and admiration of her colleagues and friends. Carol made the world a better place and will be remembered by all whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family always.

Henry to you and your family my sincere condolences. May the Lord bless her.
I will have my candle burning for her.

Deepest sympathies Henry on Carol passing. God be with you in this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Henry and family. After watching her video tribute, it is clear that Carol lived a full, loving and happy life. God Bless you all.

Henry, so very sorry to read about your wife's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Henry may you take comfort in the memories of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Carol at Women & Infants and her smile always would light up the room. She was a pleasure to work with and an amazing nurse as well. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

What a wonderful woman, nurse and mother! Carol always took on responsibility to make things right. Women & Infants Hospital is a better place because of her service there.

My prayers are with you.

Henry, so sorry to read about your wife's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Meredith,
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. I am very sorry for your loss. Sending you my condolenses from Ireland

Carol was my head nurse in the home care department at Woman and Infants Hospital. It was my best job in that department and Carol was the major factor. She was famous for her Boboli Pizzas she would make you could always count on her for that. She was probably one of the smartest women I knew and one of the kindest. I was so happy she found love from her husband later in life. When she left Woman and Infants the hospital was never the same without her. I remember when I applied for the job and being a union hospital I was offered the position although 8 months pregnant lol! I´m sure she must have said oh great I have the pregnant one. She gave me a beautiful baby shower with all of the girls. I was so sad to hear of her passing but I´m sure she is running around in heaven as she had at the hospital. She never stopped and she spread happiness wherever she went. I´m so sorry for the family it is such a huge loss. Im very sorry I cannot say my goodbyes to her but she will be forever in my

Henry, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Henry - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of Carol.

I first met carol on my orientation to women and infants hospital. I loved her humor and teaching style immediately. I enjoyed seeing her and laughing with her up until she left W & I. So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful nurse teacher snd friend

Henry,

Deepest sympathy on the loss Carol. Been a long time but not forgotten. May God bless her and your entire family.

HENRY & FAMILY: I was shocked this morning when I opened the "JOURNAL." Why do bad things happen to good people ??? Fortunately you have strong family ties for the support that you will need. On behalf of myself, John, and Scott, please accept our sincere condolences upon the passing of CAROL.

Henry,
I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

To Henry and Family:

A bundle of joy left us on July 8, 2021. But, GOD was ecstatic to see her!
Carol was like a big sister. We met, as, evidenced by the memories, while working for others.

My family, and the Huger-Wando communities send their condolences and outstretched arms of prayers to all of the families near and far.

Miss you already, Carol.

Sybil and the Baldwin Carson Community Outreach Center.

Molly, So sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Henry, we are so sorry to learn of Carol's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

Dave and Kim Palana

Henry, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So sorry to hear of your loss . Carol was my nursing instructor at URI and our paths continued to pass at WIH over the years . She was a great role model, mom and nurse. I feel so grateful to have known her. My prayers will be with you as you celebrate her life

So very sorry for your loss. Carol was a lovely caring lady who will be greatly missed by the whole Carolina Bay neighborhood.

Sincere condolences to you and your family, Henry

My sincere condolences to you and family at your loss.

Henry, I just received the sad news. Really sorry to hear about your wife. Though I had never met her, from reading her life story she was a special person. I knew from Steve P. that she was ill, but I wasn't aware of the situation. I will add her to my Sunday Mass prayers.

Bob Masterson

So very sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Worked for many years with her at Women and Infants Hospital. She was one of a kind and will be truly missed.

So sorry to hear of your loss Henry thoughts and prayers to you and your family

To Henry and Family:
I´m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you

HENRY so sorry to hear about your lost, you and your family will be in my prayers, Wayne Marsocci

Henry
So sorry for your loss
Stay strong
Rip Carol

Henry
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and condolences to you and your family.

Sincere condolences to Carol's family.

Dear Henry. So sorry to hear of Carol's passing. May your memories of her console you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely Mary