Obituary: Carolyn Mansfield

From the Dorsey Funeral Home

On Friday, May 15, 2020, Carolyn Mansfield, loving mother of five children, passed away at the age of 80 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born on March 23, 1940 and raised in Croton, N.Y. by Josephine and Salvatore Zulla. On May 12, 1962, she married Gerald Mansfield and settled in Ossining N.Y. where they raised five children, Jerry, Jeffrey, Sharon, Brian and Brad.

Carol was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them and cherished her role as grandma.

She had a quiet personality but had a way of making people laugh, especially those closest with her. She was the kindest person and was known for her compassionate spirit. She made friends everywhere, especially later in her life. She loved spending time at “The Club” and having coffee at Dunkin Donuts. Carol was an avid music lover, constantly attending a variety of shows with her friends or listening to country music, especially her favorite, “Willie's Road House”. In addition to her love of music, Mom was the biggest New York Yankees and Rangers fan attending games in person and watching every game on television.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald. She is survived by her five children and her 13 grandchildren.

There will be a private viewing at Dorsey Funeral Home in Ossining followed by burial service for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers please donate to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital.