Carol L. (Ryan) Gookin, 72, of Salem, NH died Thurs. Oct. 22nd at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA.
Carol was born in Dorchester, MA and graduated from Dracut High School. She was an Office Manager for Dr. Stein in Salem, NH.
Carol loved spending time with her family. She cared deeply about all of her patients at Dr. Stein’s office. Carol enjoyed herb gardening and crossword puzzles.
She was predeceased by her parents Louise (Conley) and Hudson Ryan.
Survived by:
Husband: Robert F. Gookin of Salem, NH
3 Sons: Robert Gookin and his wife Angela of Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Gookin and his wife Marcia of Boston, MA
Shawn Gookin and his wife Karen of Amherst, NH
2 Brothers: Arthur Ryan and his wife Gloria of Salem, NH
Walter Ryan and his wife Sharon of TN
Sister: Ann Riley of NH
6 Grandchildren: Patrick, Kiel, Colin, Soleil, Megan, and Rory
Many nieces and nephews
A Memorial Gathering to celebrate and remember the life of Carol Gookin will be held on Saturday, November 28th from 2-5 PM in St. Julie Hall at St. Joseph’s Church located at 40 Main St., Salem, NH.
In keeping with Carol’s wishes, this will be an informal and casual opportunity for the people who knew and loved Carol to share memories and spend some time together. Light refreshments will be served.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge, 125 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130