OLD TOWN – Carol J. (Nolette) Edgecomb, 57, passed away June 27, 2008. She was born Dec. 20, 1950, in Bangor, the daughter of Edmund J. and Catherine “Kay” M. (Violette) Nolette. Carol was a 30-year resident of Old Town and summer resident of Chemo Pond. Carol grew up in Bradley and graduated high school from Mount Merici Academy, Waterville. She was a graduate of Sherwood Music School, Chicago and attended Northern Conservatory of Music, Bangor. Carol was a member of Saint Jean de Baptiste Society and a former member of Daughters of Isabella. Carol was a well-known and accomplished pianist, musician and teacher in the Old Town School Department. For many years, she taught music in grades K-1 through K-12. She taught high school chorus and frequently substituted in other subjects at the high school. Carol taught private lessons in piano and organ to many local residents. She also played piano accompaniment for weddings, funerals, senior citizen activities and other music events. Carol provided the musical accompaniment to Old Town High School graduations. Carol is survived by her father, Edmund J. Nolette of Delray Beach, Fla.; sister, Nancy A. Nolette of Boulder City, Nev.; two daughters, Renee A. Edgecomb of Veazie and Nicole N. Edgecomb of Somerville, Mass.; grandson, Anthony N. Monroe Jr.; aunt, Velma C. Kinerson of Orono; longtime close friend, Joseph Nadeau of Massachusetts; and many cousins. Carol was predeceased by her brother, Peter Nolette in 1977; and mother, Catherine “Kay” Nolette in 1999. In memory of Carol, family and friends will be gathering 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A celebration honoring Carol’s life with family and friends will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 30, at Holy Family Parish, 429 Main St., Old Town, followed by a light luncheon in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Family Parish Building Fund or the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Services entrusted to Birmingham Funeral Home.
CAROL J. (NOLETTE) EDGECOMB
