Obituary of Carol Ann Larson

Carol Ann Larson, 83, formerly of 115 Elizabeth St. in Lakewood, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville, NY. She had most recently resided with her daughter in Amherst. She was the widow of Roy B. Larson, whom she married Nov. 23, 1979 and who died Aug. 8, 2017. Carol Ann was born April 13, 1940 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of the late Earl L. and Mary Stormer Smith, and was a 1958 graduate of Southwestern Central School. She had worked with her late husband in their photography business, 'Images Studio' in Lakewood for many years. A member of Ashville United Methodist Church, she also belonged to the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and Celoron American Legion. Carol Ann was an avid sewer and enjoyed participating in craft shows, she displaying her crafts and her husband his woodworking. She looked forward to Celoron Senior Citizen day trips, playing "Skip-Bo" with her friends, going to the Casino, and sharing her love with her cats. Surviving is her daughter, Judy (Mark) Casselman of Amherst; two grandchildren, Shawn (Michelle) Wahl of Tonawanda and Stephanie (Cal) Wasik of Cambria, NY; three great-grandchildren, Brian Preston, Landon Wahl, and Chloe Wasik; her brother, Ronald (Carolyn) Smith of Busti; and her cats, Bonzo and Betsy. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Pastor John Bowen will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd., Jamestown, NY 14701.