Southampton Native Carol Willumsen Dies at 79

Southampton native Carol H. Willumsen, 79, died Friday at Stony Brook University Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Willumsen was in forensic toxicology for the Nassau County medical examiner's office.

Her true passion was her love of dogs, especially Whippets. In the 1960s, under the Willcare name, Carol began the breeding of Whippets and the tradition of dog breeding continues today through her niece, Susan. Willumsen was a recognized AKC licensed judge whose assignments took her far and wide. She was a mentor and a friend to many in the sport of dogs.

In her retirement she enjoyed many activities; her hobbies included: swimming, card games and gathering with friends. She will be immensely missed by all those whom she has touched.

Willumsen was born on February 22, 1933, to Fredrick G. Willumsen and Dorothy Schwenk Willumsen.

She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Linda Jones of Water Mill; Susan Willumsen of Kingston, New Hampshire; Patricia DiBenedetto of Lincoln, Rhode Island; Robin Gibbs of of Calverton; Gail Willumsen of Los Angeles, California; Brien Willumsen of Calgary, Canada; and Michelle Willumsen of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Jeanne Willumsen of Southampton; and Jacquie Willumsen of Calgary, Canada. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Theodore Willumsen of Calgary, Canada; and Robert L. Willumsen of Southampton.

A future memorial service will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to “Take the Lead”, PO Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601, an organization close to Willumsen's heart.

This obituary was prepared by the family, provided by Brockett Funeral Home and edited by Patch.