Carol Margaret Lane

Carol Margaret (Suitor) LaneAge 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Mesa, AZ on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Her loving family was all by her side. Carol was born in Niagara Falls, NY on December 27, 1936. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Suitor. Left to go on, is her loving husband of 57 years, Donald Lane, her 3 children, Donna (Jeff) of Queen Creek, AZ; Dawn of Mesa, AZ; Scott (Annette) of Mesa, AZ; also her 4 grandchildren, Ian of Casa Grande, AZ; Jennifer (Matt) of Queen Creek, AZ; Matthew of Chicago, IL; Abigail of Queen Creek, AZ; last but not least, her precious great granddaughter, Riley Dawn of Queen Creek, AZ. Carol graduated from Southside High School in 1956. Izard's and later Remington Rand employed her until she and Donald were married on April 27, 1957. Shortly after their marriage they started their family. Carol then dedicated her life to raising her children and then helping her daughters raise their children. After Donald retired they began to go to Arizona for the winters because their son Scott lived there. After that the rest of the family followed. Carol and Don have lived in Elmira for the summer and Mesa, AZ for the winter for the last 18 years. Carol loved her family and her homes. She was a dedicated wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. She also loved her friends and extended family. She enjoyed traveling by car and later in life by air! Carol was a fighter against her cancer for over 10 years. Her family and all who knew her have admired her strength and her love of life. She truly is an inspiration and will be terribly missed. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services celebrating her life will follow the visitation at 6 PM. Reverend Richard Farrell will officiate. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial donations in Carol's memory to be directed to Hospice of the Valley 2020 E. Woodside Ct. Gilbert, AZ 85297. Please include return address. Carol's guestbook may be signed obituaries at www.olthof.com