It was always a mistake to underestimate Carolyn Cook McCarthy.
Stubborn, devoted, and fiercely committed, Carolyn gave her life in service — to her family, to her patients, to her country, and to the causes she held close. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, compassion, and quiet, formidable strength.
Born in 1944 to Irene Carey Cook and Thomas J. Cook, Carolyn overcame a childhood learning disability to develop a lifelong love of reading.
