| Date of Birth | November 7, 1917 |
| Passed Away | October 26, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 29, 2008 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery |
CAROL S. CALKINS
AVOCA-Carol S. Calkins, 90, formerly of Alexander St., a loving wife, mother and a dear friend to all who knew her, passed away Sunday morning (Oct. 26, 2008) at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, where the loving, compassionate staff took such wonderful care of her.
Born in the Town of Wheeler on Nov. 7, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Elden and Alida White Stickney. On Sept. 7, 1936 she married DeMerville “Buster” Calkins. They were married for 52 years before his passing in March of 1989. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her son, Donald Calkins in 1994; her granddaughter Kim Calkins Wheeler and her two sisters, Marion Aquila and Roberta Booth.
A graduate of Prattsburgh High School, class of 1935, Carol has resided in Avoca for most of her life.
For 33 years she was employed in the cafeteria of the Avoca Central School and at the same time she was also employed in the evenings as a waitress at the former Avoca Hotel and Murphy’s Lobster House, where she continued to work after her retirement from the school in 1981.
Carol enjoyed her grandkids, working, cooking, baking, gardening, bowling and watching basketball and baseball games on TV. For several years she served as a volunteer at the Steuben County Health Care Facility.
Her family includes her two children, Joan (Dennis) Faulkner of Bath and Dick (Linda) Calkins of Avoca; her daughter-in-law, Gail Calkins of Canandaigua; her eight grandchildren, Dawn (Mark) Beckmann of Tennessee, Steven Ohradzanski (Kathy Hamilton) of Bath, Carol Ohradzanski (Greg Mehlenbacher) of Wayland, Paula (Chris) Sliter of Arkport, Brian Calkins of Corning, Scott Calkins (Jessica Bennett) of Avoca, Michael (Katrina) Calkins of Lakeway, Tx. and Mark (Denise) Calkins of South Portland, Maine; her two step grandchildren, Rick (Julie) Faulkner of Hammondsport and Tracy (Dan) Davis of Bath; her 22 great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Grace Sinsebox of Prattsburgh and Mary Sharp of Bath; her brother, Robert (Lois) Stickney of Pennsylvania; also her nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca where a funeral and committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jeff McDowell officiating. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to Pro Action Meals On Wheels, 117 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Joanie and family, The world has lost a very lovely lady. I have such wonderful memories of our times together especially our bowling. Also the meals that were provided at the ACS when Carol was there. It was always a pleasure to be in the presence of Carol. Paul and I send our condolences to all of you.
Thinking of you at this difficult
time. I have so many nice memories
of her though the years.
My prayers go out to all of you.
Dick and Linda,
We’re sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family. Mom says she remember all the fun they had together while working in the cafeteria and I will always remember the times she picked on me when I went through the line. May god be with you during this time.
We would like to send our condolences to Carol’s family. She was a lovely lady to know and spend time with. Hope your great memories and special times spent together will help you get through her passing.
Joanie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it is truly hard and my heart goes out to you. You should take solice in knowing how well you cared for her in these last years. My thoughts and love are with you during this most difficult time.
To my bestest buddy, Joanie. My love is with you. The memories I have of “Mom #2” are nothing but wonderful. She was so special to me. Never a harsh word – just loving and kind.She will be missed by sooo…. many people, as well as treasured by those that knew her.
I really got to know Carol when she came to the SCHCF. She was such alot of fun to talk with.When she lived in Avoca with Buster I use to go over and visit. She is such a lovely lady. Good Luck to all. Love Ya Carol.
my sincere sympathy to all of you.
I met “Grandma Calkins” when she was a patient at the Dr’s office I worked at. I would stop by to see her at her home and would give her the shot she needed at home so that she wouldn’t have to go out. She made the best pie crust and would make apple pies for my family. My son’s even started calling her Grandma. I would often call her to check on her if I noticed something differant at her house when I drove by. Gradma Calkins was such a joy to have known.
We are saddened by Carol’s passing, Carol was a special lady. We have known Carol all our lives from seeing her each day in the school cafeteria to waiting on us at Murphy’s. We got to know her better when she and Dick got to be close friends in recent years. She was a kind gentle loving lady. Our sympathy to Joanie and Dick and families.