Judith A. Carroll

Judith A. Carroll NEWPORT — Judith Ann Carroll passed away in Keene, New Hampshire, on April 7, 2021, at the age of 82. She was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Littleton, New Hampshire, to Robert and Dora Harriman. After graduating from Laconia High School in 1957, she entered the U.S Air Force and was assigned to work in the Pentagon. While in Washington, DC, she met and married Shaun P. Carroll. Together, they had five children. In 1973, they purchased Eaton Jones Sand & Gravel in Newport, New Hampshire, and returned to the state they loved and raised their five teenagers. Judith was devoted to her children, family and friends. She had a talent and flair for interior design and clothing. She was a beautiful seamstress and loved quilting with her best friend, Sue. Judith loved her Catholic faith and had a special devotion to our Lord through our Blessed Mother. Throughout her lifetime, she enjoyed volunteering in the church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Judith was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Dora Harriman. Surviving family members include her five children and their families: Deborah Spear and husband Scott and their children, Daniel Spear and wife Jasmine, Peter Spear and fiancée Brittany, and David Spear; Laura Carroll and her children, Joshua Stocker and wife Andrea, Jessica Kelley and husband Richard, Jeffrey Stocker and wife Melissa, and Michael Gallo and wife Alissa; Shaun Carroll Jr. and wife Kathleen and their children, Ashleigh Carroll and Shaun Carroll III; Rebecca M. Carroll and her children, Hillary Carroll and Keirin Carroll and wife Bethanei; Robert M. Carroll and wife Melissa and their children, Robert Carroll Jr. and wife Marci, Danielle Carroll and fiancé Cezary, John Carroll and Matthew Carroll; as well as 20 great-grandchildren. Judith is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Gregory and Helen Harriman, and their family; and her former husband, Shaun P. Carroll. A funeral Mass is scheduled on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 32 Beech St., Newport, New Hampshire. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no gathering after the Mass. A private burial will be at a later date scheduled at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Renovation Fund at Assumption Hall at St. Patrick’s Church, 40 School St., Newport, NH 03773; or the Newport Food Pantry, 95 South Main St., Newport, NH 03773.