Carolyn R. (Rowe) Marks, 67, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at her home in Madison, NH after a long battle with kidney disease. Born December 24, 1946 and a lifelong resident of Winthrop, MA, she is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Paul W. Marks, Jr., their 3 children, Michele of Naperville, IL, David of Sun Valley, ID, Jill of Winthrop, MA and 2 grandchildren, Madison and Matthew of Naperville, IL. Also survived by a loving aunt, Jeannette Fallon of Winthrop and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Carolyn’s 45 year nursing career encompassed diabetes education, nursing home care, emergency room, IV team and eye clinic care. A Funeral Mass will be held on, Saturday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Winthrop. Please go directly to church. Immediately following the Funeral Mass, Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held in St. John’s School Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carolyn’s name to the Kidney Foundation 85 Astor Ave. Norwood, MA. 02062. Funeral arrangements are from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.