Carolyn L. (Edwards) Minardi– 77, of Westernville, NY formerly of Chelsea, MA, died at Oneida Extended Care Facility in Oneida, NY on Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Born in Greensboro, NC on Nov 18, 1939.  She was the daughter of the late Livia M. Edwards, formerly of North Reading.

 She was a graduate of Chelsea High School and a well known resident of Chelsea. She retired and moved to Upstate, NY in 2005 to enjoy a quiet rural life.

Carolyn was well known for her stage acting as a member of the Chelsea Community Theater. She managed the B&D general store on Broadway for many years before taking employment for Cross Country Motor Club in Medford, as a dispatcher. She also worked as a school crossing guard.

Carolyn enjoyed fishing, reading, gardening and had a passion for making crochet afghans.

She is survived by daughters, Tammy of Fall River, Therese Lee of Chelsea and Denise Sullivan of Westernville, NY and sons, Tony Minardi a resident of Sweden and Jon Minardi, her caretaker of Rome, NY. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Minardi in 2004.

Funeral services will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on  Thursday, January 26, at 11 AM.  A private viewing for immediate family members will be held at 9 AM. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 AM.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations, to help offset funeral costs, may be made in her name to Croswell Funeral Home, 19  Bow St., North Reading, MA 01864.