Carol Manning Correard departed for her last adventure on February 25, 2023, from her home in Bridgton.

Carol’s love of travel started as she completed an airline correspondence course her senior year in high school. She then left home at 18 in her 1959 Chevy,

destination New York City and Northeast Airlines. In her life she visited all 50 states, more than 25 countries, and most of the Caribbean.

Carol was born July 28 1939, to Nathaniel (Deac) and Helen Manning in Franklin, Conn. She was one of six children raised on a farm where the hard work ethic originated that she maintained her whole life.

Carol met Ronald Correard on January 13, 1961, in Miami, Florida. They were married on September 12, 1964, and moved to Bethel, Conn., where they raised their three children. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy; she loved actively participating in their travels, sports and activities.

People were the most important part of her life. Whether you were family or friend she made you part of her “family.” She made friends wherever the road took her. She always said, “The difference between a stranger and a friend is ‘Hello’.” She maintained contact with loved ones all the way back to childhood, as well as work, neighbors, volunteers and social connections. Carol was also very giving to others; she volunteered no matter which state she lived in she, finding organizations and people to give back to in any manner she could.

She will be deeply missed by her three children and their families: Annette and Michael Mullarky, Greg and Kris Correard and children Max, Nate and Abby, Stephanie and Troy LeBlond and children Shelby and Cole, her sister Audrey, as well as all who knew her.

Words written by Carol: “I have had a good, full, and healthy life! Thank you to ALL, who have been part of it!!”

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol’s name to either the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, P.O. Box 263, Norway ME 04268 or Denmark Congregational Church, P.O. Box 816, Denmark ME 04220.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, 5 Tyler Dr., North Franklin, Conn., on April 29 at 1 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Denmark Congregational Church, 70 E Main St., Denmark, Maine, on June 3, 11 a.m. followed by a gathering at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, Maine.