Sturbridge : Carol Ann (Barnard) Corriveau, 82, of Main St., passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 17th, after a long illness.

She leaves her two sons, Michael P. Corriveau and James B. Corriveau both of East Brookfield; her two daughters, Patricia A. Curran of Florida and Laura A. Corriveau of Sturbridge; three grandchildren, Jason Curran, Joshua Curran, Benjamin Corriveau; her great grandson, Logan Curran a great granddaughter Soleil on the way; her daughter-in-law, Laura Blockel of North Carolina; as well as her good friend Diane Testoni.

She was born in Southbridge the daughter of Arthur T. and Dorothy C. (Roach) Barnard.

Carol attended St. Mary's High School graduating in 1957.  Following graduation she worked in the IBM department of the American Optical in Southbridge.  She also owned and operated Sturbridge Appliance with her husband Leo.  At the incredible age of 49 Carol obtained her associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester and embarked on a new career at the old St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester as a respiratory therapist and later for Harrington Memorial Hospital for 27 years prior to becoming ill.  Carol was a long time member of St. Anne St. Patrick Parish in Fiskdale.  She enjoyed trips to the ocean especially trips to Newport, RI.  Carol loved shopping from LL Bean.  She was an avid Red Sox's and Tennis fan.  Carol was proud of her longtime membership with the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Carol's family would like to acknowledge the excellent care that their mom was given by their sister Laura, allowing her to remain at home through her illness.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23rd, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge. Burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Sept 22nd, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.