Carolyn D. Tommell

Altamont-Carolyn Higgins Tommell, 66, died in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital Saturday, February 13, 2010 after a long and valiant battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Born on June 15, 1943 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Higgins, Sr and Shirley R. Redner and the beloved spouse of the late John “Corky” S. Tommell. She began her career as a wife and mother and then studied to become an LPN and worked at St. Peter’s Hospital for several years. After leaving St. Peter’s she worked for several physicians in the area. Upon retirement from nursing, she volunteered for the Community Caregivers, St. Lucy’s Food Pantry, and was an active member of St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was on the Social Committee. Carolyn loved life and lived it to the fullest in spite of her long illness. She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Carolyn leaves behind two beloved sons, John M. Tommell (Kelly), James N. Tommell (Kellyann) and cherished grandchildren, Richard Kane, Natalie, Dylan, and Ruby Tommell; her brother Robert J. Higgins (Anne), and his children and grandchildren, her late sister Shirley’s three daughter Stephanie Sinnamon-Andreas (Bob), Debbie Maiello and friend Joe Dannhardt, and her son, and Yvonne Sinnamon Sullivan (Steven) and their children. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and wonderful loving friends who will deeply miss her. Funeral services Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 9:00 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Lucy's Church, Altamont at 10:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday, February 15, 2010 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Memory’s Garden Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Carolyn Tommell in a special way may send a contribution to The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City MO 64114 or The Heifer Project, 1 World Ave., Little Rock AR 72202, or St. Lucy’s Church, Grand Street, Altamont, NY 12009 or Albany Medical Center Hospital, New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. To leave the family a special message on their Guest Book; view her Cinematic Life Tribute; obtain a Prayer Card or directions; or share a photo or E-Card with the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.

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Carolyn D. Tommell

June 15, 1943 - February 13, 2010