Obituary of Caroline L. Webb

EDWARDS/MARION - Mrs. Caroline L. Webb, age 87, formerly of Edwards, passed away February 22, 2018 with her family by her side. Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Edwards on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Beth Quick officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Caroline was born on August 23, 1930 in Talcville to the late Albert and Maude (Sparling) Skeldon. She attended the Talcville School and the Edwards High School. Caroline married Herschel E. Webb on October 15, 1950 at the Edwards Methodist church officiated by Rev. Hull. Herschel passed away on December 12, 1991. Mrs. Webb was a child/health care provider and house-keeper for several families in the area. She also had worked at the Edwards Central School in janitorial and house-keeping at the Custard Cottage Motels in Gouverneur. She was a former member of the Gouverneur United Methodist church and the Rebekah Lodge in Edwards. She enjoyed spending time at their camp in Russell, playing cards and doing jigsaw puzzles. Her survivors include four children, Darlene Webb, Cheryl (Frederick) Hoerter, Dale (Vikki) Webb and Barry (Susan) Webb; her twin brother Clarence (Audrey) Skeldon, brother Allen (Bonnie) Skeldon, sisters Beatrice McEathron and Eleanor Boulier, sister in law Olive Hosmer. She is also survived by grandchildren Rodney, Samantha, Morgan, Alex, Maxine, Anthony, Katie & Andrew, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, many nieces and nephews. Also, extended Canadian family Cliff & Alice Vanalstien and special friends Betty & Bonnie from Drumlin Estates. In addition to her husband and parents, Caroline is predeceased by brothers, Lennis, Edmond, Douglas, Harvey and James Skeldon. Sisters Grace Fuller and Celinda Vrooman. Also, Darlene's companion Nelson Perrault. Donations in memory of Caroline may be made to the Edwards Volunteer Fire Department or the Wayne County Hospice.