The Funeral for Mrs. Carolyn E. Bazinet, age 50, who passed away suddenly at her home on Grindstone Island on Nov. 23, will be held at 11am on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Clayton United Methodist Church with Reverend Earl Lalone officiating. A reception will follow at the Clayton American Legion Post 821.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Carolyn was born, July 3, 1965, in Watertown, the daughter of Harold and Margaret LaClair Shultz.
She graduated from Clayton High School and attended Jefferson Community College for two years.
Carolyn married Francis (Bubby) Bazinet on August 25, 1990, on Grindstone Island, at Rusho Bay.
She worked for a time for JRC in Watertown, she also was a Private Care Giver, babysat many children on Grindstone Island and Watertown, and assisted many many families on Grindstone Island with various projects.
Carolyn loved cooking and helping people. She loved every child she ever met, she loved Grindstone Island and all its people.
Surviving, besides her husband Bubby, are two children, Bobby and his companion Christy Spadola of Clayton; Mary Margaret, at home; a step daughter, Rachel Bernhardt of Clayton; six Grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Jill) Shultz of LaFargeville; two sisters, Cheryl Karpel of Clayton, and Sandra (Richard) Robinson of Great Bend; a brother in law, Floyd Hall of LaFargeville; a sister in law, Cheryl Shultz of Clayton; nieces and nephews.
One brother William, and a sister, Suzanne Hall, died before her.
Donations can be made in her name to the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, to be used for anything the Fireboat needs.
Gina hagerman
I am very sorry for your loss.
Steve Castor and family
Dear Shultz & Bazinet families, We are so sad to hear of our loss of Carolyn Such a kind and dear lady. Always happy and ready to be involved. A dedicated mom and grabs a. She will be sorely missed my all who knew her.
William,Kim and Ashlie Monteith
We are very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a very kind and caring person. She will be missed.
Charlotte Kellogg Clark
I am so sorry for the loss of Carolyn. What a good soul. I will pray for your peace of heart.
Christine Diabo
Im so sorry for your loss she was an amazing person so warm hearted and energetic. I wish i would have been able to spend more time with the family, if you need anything please let me know *hugs*
Wheaties and Betsy
Bubby, We are so sorry to hear about Carolyn. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Mike Britton
Bubby, So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May Carolyn rest in the loving Arms of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the Heavenly Kingdom with all of our loved ones.
Kim Casey. Kathy Fillinger. Barb Neville
Dear Bubby and Family – Thinking of You with Your Loss of Carolyn. Lots of Love
Katie & Dick
Bubby,
We’re so sad to hear about Carolyn. She will be missed by so many friends. You and you family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steven Dwyer
My deepest sympathy to Bubby and Carolyns family. Great lady. She will be missed.
vera gregory
Bubby, so very sorry for your loss, may the memories that you and your family have, help you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
The Phinney Family
Thinking of you during this difficult time!!!
John & Diane Davis
So sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. We remember her sweet smile and wonderful personality. She was always fun to be around. Know she will be missed so very much by everyone who knew her. Keeping your family in prayer.
Cathy Dartnell
Our deepest sympathy to Bubby and family, Carolyn was a wonderful person.
Al and Annmarie Germain
Bubby – No words can make this easy. We loved your wife – she was an awesome person. I am so glad we met her and spent time with her and never imagined she would be gone this soon. We will never forget our time’s with her. XXO
Krickett Sweet
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Love you all!
Sharon and Pat
So sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing…will miss seeing her at the Legion next summer. You and your family are in our thought and prayers.
Yuvon , Phil
Bubby and family,
Sorry to get the news of Carolyn passing. I’m sure God needed her and has a better plan.
Our prayers are with you all. Love yuvon. Phil
Myrle and Beth Bauer
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Maryann, Rosanne , Kelly, Billy and Kim, Ashlie, and Laurie and Jack on behalf of Monteith Family
Bubby, our hearts ache for you and our arms open wide, you are in our hearts and prayers and will always be part of our family. CAROLYN was an angel that smile never dulled. We love you and are here for you.
tina/william beecher
billy and I are so sorry for ur familys loss prayers for all of you
Christine Mahar
My heart just breaks for the family. Bubby, Bobby, Mary Margaret our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you guys.
Christine, Greg, Seth and Kyle
Bobby & Kelly Cantwell
Thoughts and prayers from the Cantwell family to Bazinet and Shultz families….
John and Pat Hodge
Sending prayers and good thoughts for the family. She was always a loving and caring person, and will be sadly missed…
Debbie and John
Bubby, Bobby and Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom made me and my family a part of yours. I will miss her greatly she will always have a piece of our hearts with her. She was a great lady and a great friend. Please know that we all are here for you. Love you all Debbie and John
Weezie
Dearest Bubby, Bobby, Mary Margaret, Rachel…. And your large extended family.
I am just heartbroken of the loss of dear sweet Carolyn. I am one of the many people she helped so much that I can’t even imagine life on Grindstone without her. And If miss her this much I can’t stand to think of your pain. She was a wonderful, mother, wife and an amazing friend.
I loved her very much and love you all. I can’t digest it and it breaks my heart.
Mary if you ever want to call me please do. May you find peace in knowing that she was so loved and we all join you in missing her so very much,
Weezie
Melinda Faust Countryman
To the Bazinet/Shultz family…my heart goes out to you. So very sad to hear this news…sending hope and prayers for all of you during this very sad time.
Clinton weise
So sorry for your loss,god bless your family
Gary&Lisa Davoy
Bubby, We are so very sorry for your entire families loss.. Carolyn was such a fun woman to be around. She always had a smile and knew how to make you laugh..She will be greatly missed by all of her friends, family, and Grindstone … Rest easy,Carolyn …
Marilyn Cook
I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. I know she will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Judy L Agar
So sorry .. For your loss . Carolyn will be greatly missed. Big hugs to the whole family and lots of prayers.
Mark Tabolt
Bubby, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Louie/Rosie Montante
Bubby; Words cannot express the sadness we feel at your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Her kindness to us will always be remembered. I will miss Carolyn’s bright smile at the dock.
Debbie Fazio
Bubby, So sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
richard burt
sorry for you and your family’s loss… there a re no words for the sudden loss of a loved one. know that your in our thoughts and prayers…. rip Carolyn
Barbara ( LaClair ) Owens
I met Carolyn over the summer while working at the River Dogs. She’d come in to visit and chat with Gina a lot. I thought she was a very nice person. To all the Bazinet family and the Shultz family I send my heartfelt prayers to you all.
Brittney and Kyle Huff
Dear Bobby and family,
We am so sorry for your loss, I still can’t even believe it
Carolyn was a wonderful women and will we surly missed.
Gananoque Fire Fighters Association
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Gennifer Castor (Genny)
Carolyn was an amazing woman with a huge heart. Every summer my first trip was to her house as soon as we opened the cottage just to see Carolyn and Bubby. She loved everyone, raised two great kids and a beautiful granddaughter. The island will never be the same, but God needed your help in heaven. My prayers go out to her family.
Dennis Honeywell
I wanted to know Carolyn for much longer…a kind soul with a big heart. To you Bubby and your family, I’m thinking of you. Be as strong as you can.
Dennis
Patti Fish
Bobby,
So sorry to hear about your mother. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Patti
Lorraine & Kenny Rogers
Bubby and family, You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Marshall
Carolyn you will be missed for all you have done and been to everyone who was blessed to have known you. To the Shultz and Bazinet families may your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Much Love to All!
Dolores Ferringo LaGorga
I am so sorry for your loss. Carolynn and I were friends when we were little. She was such a good friend, a kind person and always a cheerful person. I thought about her often and all the fun we had when we were younger. She was a truly wonderful and caring person even at a young age. May you be in God’s prayers at this sad time.
Charlie and Joni
Bubby and family ,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Carolyn. May you and your family find peace in what remains of the the wonderful memories you have shared through the years.
Fred and Linda Jackson
Huge loss to the family and the Grindstone community. Carolyn was always ready to help any and all who needed a helping hand. A life lesson for everyone to emulate her kindness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Ricki Braun
Bubby, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Carolyn was just a beautiful person and she will be truly missed by so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Shary Rhinebeck
To Bubbly and family we were sad to read of Carolyn’s passing we re so sorry for your loss our thought and prayers are with you . Jim nd Shary Rhinebeck
Dalys Wells Montanye
Bubbly and family,
I’m very sorry to hear the loss of Carolyn.
God bless you and your family
Stay strong
Dalys
Joy Cerio
Bubby and family – I was so very sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family. I will always remember Carolyn as a kind, loving person who always had a smile on her face and ready to help anyone who needed it.
With sincere sympathy,
Joy Cerio
Jim Fisher
Bubby, Gina and I were devastated to hear of Carolyn’s passing. Please accept Our sincere and heartfelt condolences. I remember with great pleasure the games of “Texas Holdem” we all played at the Legion! What a great gal! She will be missed by all of her wonderful friends. You take care, Bubby, and we’ll see you next summer?
John & Diane Lunney
Bubby, so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. Our best to you and your family.
Buoy Boys
Bubby and Family, our deepest sympathies to you all. Carolyn was a kind, great Lady, always greeted us with a smile and treated us like family. She will be greatly missed by all on the crew, we all lost a ray of River Sunshine. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
George Irvine
Bubby and family, I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Carolyn helped me feed Alice at Dodge Hall before she even knew us. She was a cheerful, and loving caregiver to all. My prayers are with you.
Frank Cleverly
Bubby so sorry to hear about your loss. Carolyn was a good woman, she will be missed terribly.
Cathy Coty
Bubby,
I am so very sorry for the loss and untimely death of your wife Carolyn. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Treasure the memories……
Cathy Coty
Carol Kostyk-Hackett
Sorry to hear of Carolyn passing. I met Carolyn when she worked at JRC The lord had better plans for her. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families
Lee and Ann Bennett
Carolyn was a ray of sunshine. The people of Clayton and Grindstone Island will surely miss her. Bubby and family we are so sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling. May Carolyn rest in peace. Amen
Joseph & Melanie Zeigler, Weatherly, PA
Bubby and Family
Very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a wonderful person she will be truly missed. Our hearts are broken. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family at this very difficult time.
Tammy and Bruce
Bubby,We were so sad to hear about Carolyn.You are in our prayers.
nancy morgan
Bubby and family, very sorry about your loss,my deepest sympathy to u and family.
Craig Thornton
I am so sad, this morning, to hear about the passing of Carolyn. I worked with Carolyn thirty years ago at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay. I remember those days fondly, and remember her to be a fun, and very caring person. My condolences to her close friends and family.
Lainey Scott
Dear Cheryl K.,
There are no words….. Please know I am thinking of and praying for your entire family! Carolyn was so full of love and life. May the memories that you made sustain you through the difficult days ahead…
All my love,
Lainey
Ron & Ginger Young
Bubby, so sorry to hear about your wife. Never had the pleasure of meeting her but she sounds like a wonderful woman. Our deepest condolences to you and her family.
ron & diane gamble
bubby so sorry to hear of your loss. dad just told me i was blown away. our prayers and thought will go out to all. so sorry buddy.
joanne slater
I am very sorry for you all. Please take care of yourselves.
Love Joanne
Toni Ingerson Ingenito
Bubby….so very sorry to hear about Carolyn….keep your memories and the good times close to your heart….thinking of you and your family♡
Jim Buerkle
Bubby, I’m very sorry to hear about your loss.
Joyce Irwin
I can only echo all that has been said by others: Carolyn was a gracious, generous, welcoming presence on Grindstone and so kind to all our family. It will not be the same without her.