Service Details
A private cryptside entombment took place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus.
Racine- Carol Vaillancourt, age 92, passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, September 12, 2022. Carol was born in Racine on May 28, 1930 to Earl O. Christianson and Elise (nee: Jelinek). She was a graduate of Washington Park High School, class of 1948. She was a proud wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and sister. On November 23, 1950, she married Donald H. Vaillancourt, also of Racine, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to being a homemaker, she was an extremely proficient seamstress, producing many outfits for nieces, and especially for her daughter, Cheryl. She also produced many draperies for J.C. Penney. She enjoyed volunteering for a number of organizations, such as the All Saints Auxiliary -St. Luke’s Hospital Gift Shop for over 40 years, more than 10,000 volunteer hours. In addition she sewed, primarily doll clothes, for ToysFor-Tots. Working outdoors doing yard work with her husband, Don, was also a great joy. She is survived by her brother, Earl Christianson, Jr.,her son, Gary, (Joy )Vaillancourt (nee: Krusienski), daughter, Cheryl (Tom) Gedemer, grandchildren Noelle Vaillancourt, Grant Gedemer, Rachel Gedemer (Steve) Hueffner. Great grandchildren Henry Hueffner, Gus Hueffner and Mae Hueffner. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Don, her grandson, Nick Vaillancourt, her brother Orin Christianson. and her sister-in-law, Geraldine Christianson. A private cryptside entombment took place at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Aurora At Home and Palliative Care for their professionalism, health expertise, and true compassion.
Barbara A Bialecki says
I just seen this now that mom passed away. I worked at Penney’s for along time, I would see your mom and dad both at the store and then just your mom. She always a favorite customer of mine. She lived a good life and she is with your day.
I am sorry for everyone’s loss and I know she will be missed.
In deepest sympathy
Barb Bialecki
Joyce Weber & Colleen Dorsey says
A long time has passed since your mom’s death. We regret that we haven’t written to say how sorry we are. We both liked your mom very much – she was a special lady here at Lake Oaks. Her kindness and warm smile is missed by many people. We are thinking of all those in Carol’s family who are grieving. With deep sympathy.