Caroline Faye (Brackett) Carleton passed away at her home in Melrose on January 14, 2017. She was 87 years of age. Faye was born in Danvers on June 15, 1929 to the late Charles & Helen (Deering) Brackett. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1947 and from Children's Hospital School of Nursing. Faye played basketball and softball at Melrose High School. Mrs. Carleton was a lifelong resident of Melrose except for a few years living in Georgia while her husband was in the Air Force and stationed there. Faye worked as a pediatric nurse for over 30 years at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Mrs. Carleton was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing golf in Florida and was a member of Rowley Country Club for many years. She enjoyed taking trips to Bermuda, Florida, Sunapee Lake and in years past liked to go skiing. She also enjoyed going to bingo in Florida on Thursdays and at Malden catholic High School on Sundays. Faye was the beloved wife of 67 years to Kenneth B. Carleton. Loving mother of Scott Carleton & his wife Susan of Rowley, Sara D'Alelio & her husband Robert of Darien, CT, Steven Carleton & his wife Jo-Ann of Andover and Seth Carleton of Melrose. Grandmother of Ashley Bobrek & her husband John, Kimberly Kmiec & her husband Richard, Kerri Carleton, Gregory, Jeffrey & Bradley D'Alelio, Nicholas and Lindsay Carleton. Great grandmother of Lucas Bobrek. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service and interment at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Faye's name to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements by Gately Funeral Home Melrose.