Carol Ann Lavigne (nee Miller), 80, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2022.

Carol grew up in Troy, New York where she graduated from the College of Saint Rose with a Bachelor's degree in History. She met her soul mate and life traveler, Bill, on a blind date. They married in 1964 and raised their family in Fayetteville, New York. Carol's Catholic faith and love of reading, writing and puzzles provided a foundation for her life. She supported the Treasure Coast Food Bank, Environmental Learning Center, and the League of Women Voters, among others. For the majority of her career she worked for Syracuse University's School of Engineering, where she earned a Master's degree, and Cortland College. Early in her career she worked for Catholic Charities and the Onondaga County Victim Witness Assistance Program. After retiring, Carol and Bill cruised the Great Lakes and the Intracoastal Waterway from Canada to Key West. Carol attended Holy Cross mass every Sunday in person or on tv and was active in three local book clubs.

Carol is survived by her constant companion and husband of 57 years, Bill; three children, Susan (Neil Thomas) of Westford, MA; Jill of Pittsford, New York; Jay (Sophia) of Albany, New York, and grandsons, Geoffrey Thomas and Jack Ambrosi.

Anyone wishing to share a memory or send the family a message may do so at Carol Lavigne's memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's name to the Treasure Coast Food Bank (https://stophunger.org/).