Carol Aubry Obituary

Carol Jean (Bellai) Aubry, 82, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with COPD. She was surrounded by the love of her family in her final days. Carol Jean was born on March 5, 1943, at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. She was the first child of the late Carol (Thompson) Bellai and John George Bellai. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William J. Aubry, and her only brother, Michael Stephen Bellai. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dale Bellai; her three children: Daryll A. Bellai (Victoria), Michele D. Aubry (Bruce Kinsman), and Carol S. Stewart (Jeffery); her two nieces: Cindy Bellai Wyszynski (Michael) and Amy Williams (Ryan); her nine grandchildren: Jadon Springs (Billy Ray III), Patrick Stewart (Bridget), Brian Gibson, Rebekah Bellai, John Drake, Jay Stewart (Ashley Decker), Samantha Bellai, Payne Stewart, and Avery Bellai; and her three great-grandchildren: Charlie Springs, Elijah Stewart, and Knowledge Cochran. She also leaves behind a host of friends and extended family members. Carol Jean spent her early years in Morristown and Bernardsville, New Jersey. In 1986, she and her family relocated to North Carolina through her position with American Cyanamid. After retiring in 2004, she spent a great deal of time in New Jersey caring for her father until his passing in 2006. She remained in Charlotte until 2007, when she moved to Myrtle Beach to enjoy a new chapter of life by the sea. Professionally, Carol Jean devoted over four decades to the chemical industry, primarily in customer service. She spent 35 years with American Cyanamid, which later became Cytec Industries, and continued briefly with Bayer Industries before retiring. At home, she was an avid cook and a talented crafter, especially known for her crocheting. She had a deep love for adventure-whether it was flying to California for a baseball game or taking scenic drives along the coast to explore a new town. Her favorite moments, though, were those spent with family and friends around the dinner table, especially during the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving, enjoying good company and telling stories. The family would like to express deep gratitude to the late Amy Paul, as well as to Nancy and John Oudsteyn and Cindy Henderson, for their unwavering love and loyal friendship. Your presence brought great comfort to her and to us. There are many more who deserve our thanks-please know you each hold a special place in our hearts. Carol Jean was known for her bold spirit and no-nonsense demeanor. But those who knew her best understood that beneath that toughness was a deep, loyal heart. Among family and friends, it was often said: "If she cusses you, she loves you." And if she loved you, you were family. Her laugh was hearty and infectious-once she got going, it wasn't long before everyone around her joined in. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. As a family, we will gather on June 21, 2025 to honor her in the way she would have loved most-by sharing a meal and telling stories, loud and full of laughter, just like she would have wanted. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.