Carol A. Zimmermann, age 68, passed away on August 26, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family and very close friends. She was born on July 7, 1956 in Worcester, daughter of the late Donald J. Zimmermann and Essie I. (Serijanian) Grass. Carol was a 1974 graduate of Holyoke High School. In her early career, Carol was on the Board of Directors for Acoustical Partitions Corp where she was a National Sales Manager and on the Board of Directors. Most recently, Carol was very proud to be a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in General Neurology for over 20 years. She absolutely loved golf and was very proud of her handicap index 16. Carol was a marksman in target shooting with a compound bow and won a couple of outdoor tournaments up in Oneonta, NY. She really loved to travel the world, on land and by sea, and watching the sunset in Savannah and Hilton Head. Carol had a passion for music, including singing, karaoke and busting out her incredible dance moves with her friends and family most weekends. Some of her favorite musicians included James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and we can’t forget about the disco era. She is survived by her current partner and best friend, Robert Lane of Chicopee; one brother, David P. Zimmermann and his wife Melanie of Hickory, NC; one sister, Debbie L. Czerniak of Chicopee along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She is predeceased by her half-sister, Melanie Grass and also by her partner of 34 years, Richard Marchand. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her Oncologist, Dr. Lindsey West and all of the Baystate Oncology staff for the special care they had shown to Carol during her time of need.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 from 9 - 11 AM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee followed by an in house prayer service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in St Rose de Lima Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.Donate.cancer.org. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.
