In Memory

Carol Auton (Gildea)

GILDEA, CAROLYN
Carolyn J. (Auton) Gildea, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Carol was born February 5, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI. Carol was proceeded in death by her mother, Bernice (Midge) Auton and father, Randall Auton. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Richard, who truly showed what it meant to love in sickness and in health. Carol also leaves behind her children, Randy (Kim) Gildea, Lori (Shawn) Lowry and Kyle (Angela) Gildea. There is nothing she treasured more than her family being together. During her battle, she was comforted with their presence. Carol was blessed to be the grandmother to Jessica (Jake) Kuncaitis, Kelsey (Jordan) VanEerden, Kayla and Austin Gildea and Reese and Logan Gildea. They all have such great memories of grandma and will miss her fun loving spirit. She also leaves behind two great-grandchildren; J.J and Elias; as well as her uncle Marv (Rosann) Treistram, of Kalamazoo; and many cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will happen on August 1st at 2:00PM at Corinth Reformed Church, 129 100th St, SW in Byron Center, MI. Memorial contributions can be made the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.