1933
Carol
2021
Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek
December 1, 1933 — June 13, 2021
HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek, beloved wife, devoted teacher and friend to many, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Lois E. (Young) Gillespie. She was 87.
Carol graduated from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught first grade for many years at Dawson Elementary School in Holden before finishing her career at Jefferson Elementary. She was not just a teacher, she was a caregiver, role model and extremely influential in the lives of the many students she taught. Former students were known to stay in touch with her throughout their lives.
From sewing to watercolors, Carol enjoyed hobbies that allowed her to showcase her creativity. She sang in the choir at the First Congregational Church of Holden, and was even invited to Vienna, Austria with her husband to sing during Advent. She was an avid reader and volunteer at the First Congregational Church of Holden Corner Shop and the Mustard Seed. Carol was selfless in nature, and would go out of her way to care for a friend or anyone in need.
She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 58 years, Richard “Dick” B. Dymek of Worcester; a sister-in-law, Jane Gillespie of AL; a cousin, Ralph Flanagan and his wife, Carol of MD; close friends, Bob Evans and his wife, Kathy of Holden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by two brothers, Philip Gillespie and Thomas Gillespie; and two sisters, Patricia Linn and Sandra Furl.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Beacon Hospice who cared for Carol over the last few months.
A memorial service honoring her life will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, June 21, at the First Baptist Church, 111 Park Ave., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Briarwood Residence Assistance Fund, The Briarwood Community, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden.
To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
Carol graduated from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and taught first grade for many years at Dawson Elementary School in Holden before finishing her career at Jefferson Elementary. She was not just a teacher, she was a caregiver, role model and extremely influential in the lives of the many students she taught. Former students were known to stay in touch with her throughout their lives.
From sewing to watercolors, Carol enjoyed hobbies that allowed her to showcase her creativity. She sang in the choir at the First Congregational Church of Holden, and was even invited to Vienna, Austria with her husband to sing during Advent. She was an avid reader and volunteer at the First Congregational Church of Holden Corner Shop and the Mustard Seed. Carol was selfless in nature, and would go out of her way to care for a friend or anyone in need.
She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 58 years, Richard “Dick” B. Dymek of Worcester; a sister-in-law, Jane Gillespie of AL; a cousin, Ralph Flanagan and his wife, Carol of MD; close friends, Bob Evans and his wife, Kathy of Holden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by two brothers, Philip Gillespie and Thomas Gillespie; and two sisters, Patricia Linn and Sandra Furl.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Beacon Hospice who cared for Carol over the last few months.
A memorial service honoring her life will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, June 21, at the First Baptist Church, 111 Park Ave., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Briarwood Residence Assistance Fund, The Briarwood Community, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden.
To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit "The Tribute Wall."
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carol J. (Gillespie) Dymek, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Memorial Service
Monday, June 21, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
First Baptist Church
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors