Carol Shepard

Albany- Carol Joan Shepard Entered Eternal Life Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital with her family by her side. Carol was born December 9, 1944, in Bangor, Maine to the late Helen and Vincent Carberry. Carol spent her career as an LPN working in hospitals and Doctor offices throughout the Capital Region. However, the job that brought her the most joy and was closest to her heart was the time spent employed by High Peaks Hospice where she provided home care. Carol had loved each and every one of her “friends” she had the honor of taking care of. Carol was very active in her church. She loved to sing, act and read. All who knew Carol have been given “a good book you just have to read.” Then we would have to stop her from saying anything more or else she’d tell you what the whole thing was about! Spending time with and going on outings with family and friends was something Carol cherished the most. Their Sunday brunch with french toast bake and Mimosa’s, trips to the Silo or the Pepper Mill, and her favorite spot the Harvest Restaurant. In addition to her parents, Carol was predeceased by her husband James Shepard, her brother Jim Carberry and sister-in-law Sue Hart. Carol is survived by her son John (Kim) Musella, daughter Christina (George Romell) Musella: her grandchildren Jamie Ward, Kaylei (Dan) Murray, Rosie Musella and Alexa (fiance Kristian Dickinson) Musella; four beautiful great grandchildren whom she adored Riley Rose, Harrison James, Eloise Paisley and Juniper Mae; her brothers Michael and Richard Carberry; her brother and sister in laws and several nieces, nephews and cousins. To our dear friend Kurt Schlachter thank you for all your time, companionship and hours with mom making her laugh and loving her. The family would also like to thank Shaker Place for all the care and comfort they provided Carol with during her stay. To the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital, you are all truly amazing individuals, and we could not have done this without your guidance, support and kindness. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carol’s family Thursday, November 16, 2023, at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway only. Carol's Funeral Service will be Friday, November 17, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Church 607 Central Ave. (Fr. John Bradley Way) Albany NY 12206 at 10:00 am. The Rite of Committal will be held at 12:30 pm in Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers Carol wished that donations be made to either St. Jude’s Children Hospital or High Peaks Hospice 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.

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Carol Shepard

December 9, 1944 - November 11, 2023