Carol  Walter

October 5, 2016

Carol  Walter, 76, of East Syracuse passed away October 5, 2016 in the home that she loved. She was born in Syracuse to the late Ernest and Margaret Pike Woods on October 10, 1939.  She was a proud graduate of Syracuse University School of Nursing.
Carol had many jobs through out her long career but none so loved as her job with the Onondaga County Department of Corrections. Once retired,  she continued to care for others making a difference in the lives of those she touched.

She was a beloved wife to her loving husband,  a dear mother to her children, an incredible Mema to her grandchildren and a beautiful gift and "Ma" to her great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Wayne: her 5 children David (Deb) Grabosky of California; Denise "Dede" Lytle of East Syracuse, Pamela (Rick) Grabosky Smith of Penn Yan, Jonathan Walter and Kristen Walter both of East Syracuse. Her 9 grandchildren: Brendan (Kate), Courtney, Michael, Jacob, Matthew, Ariana, Sophia, Eva and Brisco, 2 great-grandchildren Giana and Jaida; one cousin Jackie (Chuck) Butterfield;  son-in-law Kevin Lytle and many, many friends whom she considered family.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter Regan Elizabeth Lytle in 1989.  

A private family service will be held at Gang Memorial Chapel on October 11, 2016.