Ford, Carol LynnBorn on March 11, 1946, in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. Unexpectedly transitioned to the afterlife on December 8, 2021, in Ft. Myers, FL.
Daughter of the late Russell and Mildred Ford. Pre-deceased by sister Peggy Garrett and common law sister-in-law, Adelaide Flanagan. She is survived by a daughter Jennifer Swan (Luke) and a son Peter Zelem. She is also survived by her devoted husband Edward J. DePalma, her loving brothers, Alan (Sandy), Robert and Eugene, her sister Joan Hatfield (Jerry), many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and even a few great-grand nieces.
She is remembered as a dedicated career educator who motivated scores of enthusiastic students, a talented mixed-media artist, Non-Profit Organization official, Dragon Boat rower and Reiki Master. Carol loved to travel, and she spent many hours in research and
planning for her world-wide adventures. Her caring and empathetic demeanor will be missed by all that have known and loved her.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Loving hands put to rest,
Our hearts our broken to prove,
That He only takes the best.
A private Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at a later date.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2021.
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