BROOKFIELD-Carol A. (LaHair) Wharton, 51, of 40 Quaboag Street, died Wednesday, November 17th in her mom’s home after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 32 years, Gert Wharton, 3 sons, Keith, and his wife Bethany Wharton of Worcester, Shawn Wharton of Brookfield and Brian Wharton of North Brookfield, her mother, Carol (Hart) LaHair of Worcester, a sister, Judith Kowaleski of Shrewsbury, 2 grandchildren, Jacob and Alexia Wharton and 2 nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Arthur LaHair and a sister Nancy Lee LaHair.
She was born in Worcester and graduated from South High School. Mrs. Wharton was employed at TJX Corporation for 15 years until recently leaving due to her illness. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening.
All funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the MSPCA-Angell/Boston Capital Project, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements. oconnorbrothers.com