Carol Ann O'Hara Cummings Akins, 65, passed away after a short illness on August 2, 2016 at her home in Bradenton Florida, formerly from Troy and Canton.
Carol Ann was born on September 26, 1950 in Carbondale Pa. The youngest of 3 children of Bill and Marie O’Hara.
Carol inherited a passion for living, learning and interacting with people that would stay with her throughout her life. With a ready wit and keen compassion she touched all who knew her, however long or brief.
Nicknamed Gabby by her father she spent a lifetime earning the nickname, striking up conversations with friends and friends she had just met everywhere she went. There were no strangers in Carol Ann’s world.
Carol Ann graduated from Canton high school in 1968. From there she attended Robert Packer School of nursing where she earned her nursing degree in 1972. Continuing her desire to broaden herself she attended Eastern Connecticut State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1993.
Carol Ann worked for 44 years as an RN. A majority of her nursing career was spent in hospice care, being a friend, advocate and caregiver to her patients and their families. Carol Ann approached her work like her life with compassion, care and a quick wit! Carol Ann is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Towanda and a former member of Saint John's Church in Troy.
Carol Ann was born on September 26, 1950 in Carbondale Pa. The youngest of 3 children of Bill and Marie O’Hara.
Carol inherited a passion for living, learning and interacting with people that would stay with her throughout her life. With a ready wit and keen compassion she touched all who knew her, however long or brief.
Nicknamed Gabby by her father she spent a lifetime earning the nickname, striking up conversations with friends and friends she had just met everywhere she went. There were no strangers in Carol Ann’s world.
Carol Ann graduated from Canton high school in 1968. From there she attended Robert Packer School of nursing where she earned her nursing degree in 1972. Continuing her desire to broaden herself she attended Eastern Connecticut State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1993.
Carol Ann worked for 44 years as an RN. A majority of her nursing career was spent in hospice care, being a friend, advocate and caregiver to her patients and their families. Carol Ann approached her work like her life with compassion, care and a quick wit! Carol Ann is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Towanda and a former member of Saint John's Church in Troy.
Carol Ann is survived by her longtime friend and companion Mary Lou Hadley, Bradenton Fl; her mother Marie O'Hara, Canton PA; Aunt Donna (Uncle Henry) Stone, Canton PA; Uncle Stanley Richman, Ridgefield CT; brother Mick (Joanne) O'Hara, Canton PA; sister Colleen (Ernie) Johnston, Mansfield; sons Chip (Mary) Cummings, Elmira NY, Scott Cummings,Troy and Jay Cummings, Troy, and long time friend Melissa O'Hara Callahan; grandchildren Jacob Cummings, Ashley Cummings, Justin Cummings, Evan Cummings, Jay Cummings II, Laura Cummings, and Aahleisia Cummings. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carol Ann was pre deceased by her father Bill O'Hara in September 2007, and by her Aunt Marie O'Hara Richman in October 2008.
Services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Carol Ann's name to Tidewell Hospice 3355 26th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Carol Ann was pre deceased by her father Bill O'Hara in September 2007, and by her Aunt Marie O'Hara Richman in October 2008.
Services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Carol Ann's name to Tidewell Hospice 3355 26th St West, Bradenton, FL 34205
