Carol A. Braddock, 85, of Salem, NH passed away on August 2nd at home surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was raised in Hudson, NH and got her degree from Keene State Teachers College. She proudly joined the Peace Corps. and taught English in Belize. She worked for both Pelham and the Salem School Department as a teacher. Carol was a longtime resident of Salem, NH.

In later years, she enjoyed going to NASCAR races, bowling, doing puzzles, as well as spending time with family and friends. She was a fan of Johnny Cash and Christian music. She believed in living life with "no ugliness" and to make a joyful noise.

Carol will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Susan Braddock and husband Thomas Gallant of Belmont, NH and Jane Taylor of Salem, NH, special granddaughter, Sarah Lister and husband Jarod of Salem, NH, grandson, Zachery Taylor and wife Samantha of Haverhill, MA, her best friend, Nancy Mellor of Salem, NH, her sister Betty Estey of Londonderry, NH, her sister-in-law Priscilla Abbott of Hudson, NH, and her brother Robert Abbott of Derry, NH. Carol also has 3 great-grandchildren.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Hilda (English) Abbott, her husband John C. Braddock, her brother John Abbott and her sisters Nancy Gibson and Marjorie Kelley.

Services will be private for the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home in Salem, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carol's name can be made to the Awana Clubs International, 15877 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693-0158.

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