Carolyn A.

Doucette

Carolyn passed away after a brief illness on Thursday April 28th in the peaceful surroundings of her Revere home with her husband Mark at her side.  She was 79 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph "Jake" and Josephine (Balon) Strychalski.  Carolyn attended and was graduated from Chelsea High School; she continued her education at the Chandler School for Women in Boston and graduated receiving an associate's degree.  She worked for the law firm of Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, as a legal assistant and HR officer.  She was married to Mark Doucette for over 40 years and together resided in Chelsea Lynn, Sandwich, and Revere.  In her retirement Carolyn enjoyed playing games of chance and trips to local casinos.  In addition to her parents, Carolyn was recently predeceased by her dear cousin Loraine B. Hanegan.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Mark R. Doucette of Revere.  Her godson Chuck Hanegan and his wife Darleen of North Easton.  Loving cousins Donald Strychalski and his wife Shirley of Saugus, Stephen Strychalski of Amesbury, and several additional cousins.  She was the dear sister-in-law of the late Henry F. Doucette, Jr. survived by his wife Ann Marie Doucette of Winthrop.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to visit and attend services in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday morning May 3rd from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Services immediately following the visitation at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

DONATIONS:  Please omit flowers, contributions in Carolyn's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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