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Carol Ann Baxter, 70, of Hopkinton, MA passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the beloved wife of Joe Baxter for 51 years and the daughter of the late Viola and Carl Malinverni.

Carol was a faithful catholic who’s endearing nature made everyone around her feel welcome and loved. Her sense of humor and zest for life made her an office favorite at a variety of employments including the U.S. Post Office, U.S. Army Natick Research Center and the Education Department at Syracuse University.

She was also the devoted mother of her son, Jeff Baxter and his wife Liu of Wellesley, MA; dear sister of Joel and Lynn Malinverni, both of Niagara Falls, NY; adored grandmother of Russell and Kenzie Baxter; and loyal friend to many. She is predeceased by her oldest son, Scot Baxter, who passed away in 1990.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 24th between 5-8pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St., Rt. 16 (ChesmoreFuneralHome.com). A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30am on Tuesday, October 25th at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol’s name to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 (alz.org).