Carol Eaves

Gaff

Carol Eaves Gaff passed away peacefully on Thursday August 12th at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center where she had been receiving supportive care.  A native of Chelsea, Carol was 67 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea she was the beloved wife of the late Laurence "Larry" Gaff, and the beloved daughter of the late CPD Lt. Ralph H. and Laura (Siewko) Eaves.

Carol attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1972.  After graduating Carol worked as a youth counselor with Care About Now in Chelsea.  Later she worked for ITT Technical Institute in Chelsea as a student enrollment administrator.  She was married to Laurence "Larry" Gaff and was widowed in 2007 after twenty years of marriage. A resident of Chelsea for most of her life Carol and Larry resided in Everett, and then in Salem before retiring to Wolfeboro NH.

In her lifetime Carol absolutely loved her time at the family's second home, "the Cottage" on Pine River Pond, in Wakefield NH. Carol enjoyed snowmobiling, water skiing, reading, playing cards and feeding the chipmunks.

She is survived by her brother Dr. Ralph W. Eaves and his wife Karen of Norwell.  She was the loving aunt of Sarah Eaves and Madeline Eaves, and she is also survived by several cousins, extended family members and friends.

A private family farewell will be held followed by graveside prayers and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card by using the links below