Obituary of Carolyn E. Laux

Carolyn Elizabeth Laux, 85, of Stamford, passed away late Sunday evening, August 11, 2024, at Robinson Terrace following a short illness.

Born on November 7, 1938, in Suffern, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Goldie Bohlander.

She worked for many years as a florist in Oneonta and at one time had her own floral shop in Stamford.

She was active in the American Legion Auxiliary at Utsayantha Post 1379 in Stamford, where she served as President. Carolyn also volunteered with the Stamford Fire Department and Rescue Squad as an EMT for many years and was instrumental in designing their logo.

Carolyn enjoyed crafts, quilting, painting, and gardening, especially flowers. Carolyn and Tom spent years camping with old friends and creating new ones along the way. One of her favorite vacations was to Alaska and she always looked forward to returning one day.

One of her greatest passions was helping others in any way that she could. She spent countless hours making arm pillows and head scarves for breast cancer patients and donated them to both Fox and Bassett’s treatment centers. She organized and hosted the “Silver Tea” each year in the spring for those who were battling or had survived cancer. The New York State Veterans Home at Oxford received handmade lap blankets that she crotchet or quilted and then personally delivered.

Carolyn was proud of her family and their accomplishments. Family time was very important to her.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren held a special place in her heart.

Besides her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by James R. Natale in 1971 and Thomas Laux in 2014, and her brother Frederick Bohlander.

Carolyn is survived by her children: Sherry (David) Hotaling of Richfield Springs,  Carolyn (Tom) Ehrhart of Stamford and James Natale of Stamford; her grandchildren: Jeremy (Jodie), Vanessa, Erik, Cassie, and Alexandra (CJ); and her great-grandchildren: Tucker, Beckett, Kenna, Maddox, Natalia, and Nico. She is also survived by her siblings: Joan, Dale, Diane (Michael) and Tommy (Cindy); along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 4-7PM on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11 am followed by burial at Stamford Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, www.chop.edu/

Please visit www.macarthrufh.com to share a condolence with Carolyn’s family.

To watch a recording of Carolyn's services follow the link below.

CAROLYN LAUX SERVICES