Carol Ann Beaudoin, age 81, of Fort Lauderdale FL passed away peacefully in her sleep August 3rd, 2023.

Born in Winthrop MA and raised in Melrose, Carol graduated from Melrose High School in 1960 and then Chandler School for Women.

Carol worked in many professions to support her family as a single parent. She was most proud to have been awarded "Contractor of the Year" her first year in business with her construction company.

Family, Friends and Faith were Carol's Favorites.

The "family of her heart" extended beyond the traditional. Known as Mamma Carol, Auntie, Nana, or Best Friend to many blessed to be in her orbit, she made everyone feel like the center of her world.

Through her work with the Missionaries of Charity, in 2003 she was invited to meet Mother Teresa and attend her beatification with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. This was the thrill of her life.

Carol embodied the power of positive thinking and she led by example. Her spirit never waivered, no matter how difficult the challenge, she always saw "God working in our lives."

Carol was the loving daughter of the late Ralph and Genevieve (Russo) Beaudoin; devoted mother of Ruthann Smith of Wellington FL, Bree Rodrigues and husband Havell of Wakefield MA, Tara Esperanza and husband Raciel of Oakland, CA; daughter of her heart Lauri Carroll and husband Mark of Foxboro MA; cherished Nana of Mitchell, Peyton and Taylor Carroll, and Emily Esperanza; caring sister of Barbara Shea and Genevieve Scandiffio of Naples FL, Rosemary Kelley and husband Charlie Henry of Fort Lauderdale FL. Carol is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 1:00-5:00PM. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:00AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Incarnation, 429 Upham St., Melrose at 11:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.

Donations may be made in memory of Carol Beaudoin to Missionaries of Charity, 401 Quincy Street Dorchester, MA 02125.