Carolyn A. Mead

June 15, 1935 - April 7, 2022

GHENT—Carolyn A. Mead, 86, recently of Ghent, formerly of Greenport, passed Thursday, April 7th, 2022 at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born June 15, 1935 in Cortland, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Greene) Rosato. Carolyn was employed by St. Charles Hotel and Restaurant as a head server for the Lions and Rotary Club, as well as, the Elks Club for weddings. She was a member of the Greenport Ladies Auxiliary and the Claverack Senior Citizens. She is survived by: her daughters, Cheryl Powell of Florida, Terry (Mark) Scott of Stuyvesant; son, Michael (Lynn) Mead of Germantown; one grandchild, Christopher Ievins of Iowa; brother Joseph (Marilyn) Rosato, Jr. of Florida and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayland (Jiggs) Mead and brother Richard (Dickie) Rosato. A loving wife and devoted mother, her family was of the utmost importance of her life. She enjoyed boating and traveling with her husband in their motorhome. Per the family's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Arrangements are with the Bates & Anderson - Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Green Street, Hudson.