Obituaries: Carolyn Katilus Attenborough
October 11, 2017
Carolyn K. Attenborough, of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2017 at Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Fishkill, NY. She was 88 years old.
Carolyn graduated from Girls High and then earned her Baccalaurei in Artibus from Temple University. She retired from International Paper in West Nyack, NY where she was a Developmental Chemist. She was active in the Episcopal Church. Her children state, “Our Mother was a generous and loving woman, loved by all who knew her. She always listened, gave good advice and strove to do good with all she was dealt in life. She had a green thumb, sewed (clothing and quilts), was an avid reader, painted and crocheted. We fondly remember her fabulous baking skills and large extended family dinners.”
Carolyn was predeceased by her loving husband, The Rev. Albert A. Attenborough, Jr., STD, PhD. She is survived by her children: Victoria A. Johnson (Garry) of Cornwall, NY, Alexandra A. Pirard (Joel) of New Windsor, NY, Charlotte A. Dunaief (Jonathan) of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY, Allen A. Attenborough (Charlotte) of Maplewood, NJ and R. Benn Attenborough (Ines) of Nanuet, NY; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and their children.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 13th at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 66 Clinton Street, Cornwall, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
Memorial Contributions in Carolyn’s name may be made to Paws for Purple Hearts, 5860 Labath Avenue, Suite A, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley Bros. Funeral Home; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
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