Obituary of Carol Ann Carmody

Carol Ann Carmody, 78, of Greenwich, passed away suddenly but peacefully into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Glens Falls Hospital, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Born on July 1, 1932 in Kerhonkson, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel Greene Kortright. Carol attended nursing school in Kingston, NY where she received her RN degree. While working as a nurse at Glens Falls Hospital she met and married her lifetime love, John “Jack” Carmody, on August 8, 1954. In 1960, the very same day her son was born, Jack and Carol opened the doors to Carmody Ford-Mercury Inc. in Greenwich, which is still owned and operated by their son John Jr. During her 50 years in Greenwich, Carol participated in many various organizations and activities. She served on the boards of Mary McClellan Hospital and the regional Glens Falls National Bank. Having been raised with little, Carol loved being overly generous to her family and to others. Her beloved pet project was Operation Santa, which fulfilled her spirit of generosity. Carol continued to serve as VP of Carmody Ford, and loved going to work every day. Carol loved golfing, and enjoyed an honorary membership at the Battenkill Country Club. She also loved antiquing, gardening, and cooking for her family and old gourmet club. She loved impromptu get-togethers with friends, family and neighbors, and deeply treasured these relationships. She was happiest surrounded by the people she loved. Her loyalty, love, protection and faith were unwavering. We thought of her as our family “rock”, offering us guidance and help whenever we needed it. Carol truly appreciated the simple pleasures of life. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband John “Jack” Carmody who passed away October of last year. Carol selflessly devoted the past 16 years patiently caring for her beloved husband; a brother Frank Kortright also predeceased her. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy Spence of Hebron and her son John (Maureen) Carmody of Argyle; four grandchildren, Christopher Spence of North Salem, NY, Cameron Spence of New Paltz, NY, and Ethan and Eve Carmody of Argyle. All of her grandchildren had a special connection with her. She is also survived by her brothers, Russell and Lawrence Kortright of Kerhonkson, and Robert Kortright of Wappingers Falls, NY; her sister, Alice Smith of Ellenville, NY; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Burial will be at 12 noon at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Friends may call from 4-8pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich. The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Colleen Quinn and the staff at Glens Falls Hospital whose intelligence and compassion gave our mother comfort and dignity. Memorials can be made in her memory to the Greenwich Medical Center or Operation Santa.