Carole Salmon

Carole Ann Salmon, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on May 31 at the age of 82, after a long illness. Born in Jamaica, New York on April 3, 1943, she was a pillar of strength and love for her family and was an active member of her community.

Carole graduated from Massapequa High School, New York in 1960 and went on to work for Merrill Lynch in NYC, her first job out of school. She later received her Degree in Nursing from the State University of Farmingdale, NY in 1976. Carole worked as an RN in New York and Pennsylvania for over 20 years and still has her active Nursing License. Carole also earned her HAM Radio License (WA2VVJ) and traveled to many events with her husband, William E. Salmon. 

Carole retired to Longboat Key, FL with her husband in 1996. There, she embarked on a new journey as a Licensed Realtor selling luxury properties alongside her husband at Michael Saunders & Company for over 10 years. Carole was an active member of the Women's Guild at St Mary Star of the Sea in Longboat Key where her focus was on charitable work, organizing events and helping the community in need. Carole volunteered at The Literary Council of Sarasota Inc., as a Tutor helping young women prepare for job interviews and adjust to being self-sufficient. 

She served as a Eucharistic Minister as well as played the organ at the church for services and gatherings. She also volunteered her time giving out food to the homeless at St. Vincent de Paul Society.

In retirement Carole found great joy playing piano and painting in her Art Studio at home in Longboat Key. She was extremely talented and passionate about everything she did. Her pieces ranged from Landscapes to Abstract, and was commissioned for her beautiful work. Carole cherished her time with her husband and family. She encouraged her children by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where they felt valued and loved. She was kind, generous and always had a listening ear or a quick witted response that always kept everyone smiling.

Carole Ann Salmon is survived by her loving family, including her husband William Edward Salmon, 84, married 63 years, her four children, Christine Carole Salmon, William Edward Salmon Jr., Jacqueline Irene Salmon and John Patrick Salmon. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren Michael Radcliffe, Alexis Stell, Johnathon Loveless, William Salmon, Morgan Salmon, Madison King, Nichole King and Sophia King, her 2 great grandchildren, William and Ava Stell, as well as her sister Patricia Bitzer.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to The American Cancer Society in support of Leukemia or Breast Cancer research: https://donate.cancer.org/

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea in Longboat Key, FL and will be held on Tuesday June 10th at 11am.