WILMINGTON — Carole Sue Furman, 81, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.
Born Dec. 23, 1938, in Rochester, New York, Carole was the daughter of Edith (Krovitz) and Charles Jaffey; and sister of Steven and Marilyn (Segelin).
Carole attended Buffalo State Teachers College. Following graduation, she started her teaching career as a third-grade teacher in downtown Rochester. She continued her education at Nazareth College, earning a Master’s Degree in Special Education.
Married to Myron Furman in 1960, she enjoyed skiing, boating, traveling and fishing with their family. Carole’s favorite place was their family vacation home in Naples, New York, where she tended the vineyard, hiked and rode snow mobiles with her husband and children.
In retirement, Carole and Myron moved to Wilmington, where she focused on her passions for painting and gardening, becoming a professional artist and master gardener.
Her greatest joys were her three children, Stuart, Robert and Stephanie (Cain) Furman; and seven grandchildren, Nick, Lauren, Jake, Nolan, Max, Connor and Emma.
For the health and safety of our friends and family, a memorial service is not being held.
Donations in Carole’s memory may be made at a later date to a home hospice foundation being created in her honor.
Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.
