Carol Ann O'Dell

1956 - 2025

It is with a heavy heart we would like to inform you that Carol O’Dell,69, of Hyde Park N,Y passed away on March 31, 2025.

Carol was born on March 9,1956 in Poughkeepsie N,Y at Vassar Brothers Hospital to George and Joyce O’Dell. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose big heart has touched the lives of many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Mike O’Dell and sisters Lorraine O’Dell, Linda Lazarus and Kathleen Austin. She is survived by brothers Earl, John and Bill O’Dell and a her sister Mary Nerenberg. She leaves behind her cherished children Alicia Knox, Reese Hansen, Iacia Huntley and Nicole Medina. Carol was also a proud Grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren and made sure she had a unique bond with each one. Carol had a special way of finding joy in even the little things, she loved birdwatching, especially hummingbirds. She found peace at her favorite spot, Quiet Cove, which she referred to as her little slice of heaven. She would sit there with a book and watch the groundhogs she affectionately called “poopers”. Her warmth, sarcasm, humor and love for life’s simple pleasure and appreciation for nature will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Her family and friends will forever treasure the memories they shared with her.

VISITATION

Saturday, April 5 11:00am - 3:00pm

Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

REPASS

Saturday, April 5

Following visitation

Springside Landmark

185 Academy St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601