Carol Ann Wright
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Obituary
Carol Ann Wright, a beloved wife, mum, and cherished grandma passed away peacefully on 16th August 2024, at the age of 60.
Born on 12th November 1963, Carol possessed a warmth and generosity that touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was the loving wife of Stephen, with whom she shared an enduring, devoted partnership filled with love and mutual respect. Together, they built a life centered around family values, emotional support, and shared joy.
Carol was the proud mother of two wonderful children, Daniel and Katie, who were her pride and joy. She was a nurturing and encouraging mum, always there to support their endeavours and celebrate their achievements. Her guidance, wisdom, and unconditional love will forever be remembered and cherished by her family.
Carol’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her legacy of kindness, generosity, and love will live on through the many lives she touched. She will be greatly missed, yet fondly remembered, for her unwavering determination, her bright spirit, and the enduring impact she had on her family, friends, and acquaintances.
Funeral services for Carol will be held at Lytham Park Crematorium on Friday 6th September 2024 at 11.30am.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Rosemere Cancer Foundation, where Carol received excellent care throughout her short but valiant fight with brain cancer.
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Rest in peace, Carol Ann Wright. Your love and light will forever remain in our hearts.
Timeline
1963
November 12th
Carol was born
Kathleen and John Feely celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Carol Ann Feely.
Leigh
1985
April 20th
Carol married Steve
1988
June 23rd
Daniel was born
Carol and Steve welcomed the birth of their first child, Daniel Stephen Wright.
1993
April 8th
Katie was born
Carol and Steve welcomed the birth of their second child, Katie Elizabeth Wright
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September 7, 2024
How do we even begin to honour this beautiful girl? So many memories. I'll hear her laugh forever in my mind and see that beautiful smile. Her life was far too short but was filled with love. From the moment she saw her beloved Steve her path was set and that love produced two beautiful children who she adored along with their spouses, and they in turn have been blessed with children to carry on her's and Steve's legacy. That is all she would have asked for. RIP our beautiful Carol - the baby of our group xx
September 7, 2024
Myself and my husband Stephen knew Carol when she was Steve's girlfriend she was part of our "gang" who went out clubbing most weeks to Casino or Penny Lane disco Carol and Steve were the life and the soul of any party. My husband was a childhood friend of Steve's so they kept in touch and when we had our 30th Wedding Anniversary in 2014 they came over from Lytham to celebrate with us. We were very saddened to hear of Carol's passing and were very upset that we could not make it to the funeral but we saw Steve the week before and gave our condolances. I did know Daniel for a while as he was the pharmacist in the Health Centre were I worked in Walk in Centre so spoke to him most days I know he will miss his mum as will his sister Katie. We send our love and hugs to all the family it was great knowing Carol, keep in touch Steve and take care of yourself xxx
September 6, 2024
We are so honoured to have been introduced to Carol and Steve by our friends, their neighbours.
From meeting them we felt we had known them for years.
Carol was so lovely, friendly and easy to talk to. A beautiful lady inside and out. So glamorous and always smiling. It was always a delight to bump into Carol and Steve in Lytham and have a catch up about family life.
We are truly sorry for your loss and send deepest sympathy. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace dear Carol.
Wendy and Rob xx
From meeting them we felt we had known them for years.
Carol was so lovely, friendly and easy to talk to. A beautiful lady inside and out. So glamorous and always smiling. It was always a delight to bump into Carol and Steve in Lytham and have a catch up about family life.
We are truly sorry for your loss and send deepest sympathy. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace dear Carol.
Wendy and Rob xx
September 6, 2024
Carol was the most beautiful person she opened her home to me and my family and was there to comfort me during some of my darkest days. Her garden and full fridge she shared along with her love during my time in Leigh. I am so glad we also spent time together in Wollongong during Daniels Leigh East teams tour in Australia. She will be forever loved and missed by myself and my children ❤️
August 30, 2024
'Our Carol'
I'm so proud and privileged to have Known Carol as my Cousin all her life, we had so many good, happy times growing up.
She was the kindest,caring,happy person you could ever wish to meet.
When our son Mark died two years ago Carol and Steve were among the first people to 'be there' for us and helped us immensely through those first days and weeks and we are forever grateful.
I love and Cherish her so much, she is and always will be 'Our Carol'
May perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace.
I'm so proud and privileged to have Known Carol as my Cousin all her life, we had so many good, happy times growing up.
She was the kindest,caring,happy person you could ever wish to meet.
When our son Mark died two years ago Carol and Steve were among the first people to 'be there' for us and helped us immensely through those first days and weeks and we are forever grateful.
I love and Cherish her so much, she is and always will be 'Our Carol'
May perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace.
August 27, 2024
We met up with Carol and Steve again when they moved across to Lytham. They made so many friends here and it was always a joy meeting up in our favourite pub.
Carol and I bonded over our love of bright lippy and blonde hair. But most of all it was the deep love we had for our families that we had in common.
I will buy a Wild Ginger Tom Ford lipstick and think of her whenever I use it ❤️
Dearest love to Steve and all the family - Jan & Dave
Carol and I bonded over our love of bright lippy and blonde hair. But most of all it was the deep love we had for our families that we had in common.
I will buy a Wild Ginger Tom Ford lipstick and think of her whenever I use it ❤️
Dearest love to Steve and all the family - Jan & Dave
August 27, 2024
Our Carol.
Our Carol beautiful strong brave.
Will be missed forever.
Will be loved forever.
Forever in our hearts.
Rest in eternal peace our Carol.
Love
Mum and Dad x
Our Carol beautiful strong brave.
Will be missed forever.
Will be loved forever.
Forever in our hearts.
Rest in eternal peace our Carol.
Love
Mum and Dad x
August 27, 2024
I have many fond memories of Carol. From family parties as children to meeting up again as adults on several occasions. She was a beautiful lady both inside and out. My deepest condolences to all the family and many friends of Carol. Taken far too early. God bless xx
August 27, 2024
Carol was one of my best friends in our teens and early twenties. We were bridesmaids for each other, went on holiday together, and had our babies close to each other.
Carol touched the hearts of everyone she met, kind, caring, laugh until you cry moments. Always immaculate, her homes always welcoming, her smile like sunshine brightening up the room.
We’ve cried on each others shoulders, talked until the cows come home, and laughed until our sides ached.
I feel blessed to have known and loved her, she was a true maid of honour, a trusted friend, a once in a lifetime gem xxx
Carol touched the hearts of everyone she met, kind, caring, laugh until you cry moments. Always immaculate, her homes always welcoming, her smile like sunshine brightening up the room.
We’ve cried on each others shoulders, talked until the cows come home, and laughed until our sides ached.
I feel blessed to have known and loved her, she was a true maid of honour, a trusted friend, a once in a lifetime gem xxx
August 26, 2024
Our beautiful inside and out Carol, the one who always had the answer or a plan.
Where do we even start with memories?
Our fabulous holidays together with Carol and Steve, in Australia, Egypt, The Dominican, Mexico, Spain, Singapore and weekends in the UK. Life changing decisions made lying on a beach with cocktails in hand 😉
The too many to recount days and nights eating and drinking, Manchester, Leigh, Lytham and everywhere inbetween.
The Christmas Eve drinks that always seemed a good idea, but really weren't
All these and more, days and nights filled with music, love and laughter.
We will forever miss your smile, your words of wisdom, the random phone calls, our special times spent with you.
Our hearts are broken and we send our love to Steve, Daniel & Imogen, Katie & Rob, Kath & John, Kathryn and all of Carol's family.
A beautiful soul who will be forever loved and never forgotten 🩷 love you beautiful ❤️💔 Xxx
Where do we even start with memories?
Our fabulous holidays together with Carol and Steve, in Australia, Egypt, The Dominican, Mexico, Spain, Singapore and weekends in the UK. Life changing decisions made lying on a beach with cocktails in hand 😉
The too many to recount days and nights eating and drinking, Manchester, Leigh, Lytham and everywhere inbetween.
The Christmas Eve drinks that always seemed a good idea, but really weren't
All these and more, days and nights filled with music, love and laughter.
We will forever miss your smile, your words of wisdom, the random phone calls, our special times spent with you.
Our hearts are broken and we send our love to Steve, Daniel & Imogen, Katie & Rob, Kath & John, Kathryn and all of Carol's family.
A beautiful soul who will be forever loved and never forgotten 🩷 love you beautiful ❤️💔 Xxx
August 26, 2024
Margot and I had the pleasure of meeting Carol and Steve thanks to the beautiful couple that are Dan and Imogen .
We were and continue to be warmly welcomed into the Wright family .
We consider Steve and Carol as part of our family and love them dearly .
We have been lucky to enjoy so many lovely evenings with them and have been royally hosted and entertained in Lytham on several occasions .
Carol was a force of nature - an absolute joy to be in the company of . Whenever Carol was in your company smiles and laughter were never far away .
We shall cherish the memories of our special times so tragically and cruelly cut short . She will never be forgotten .
Hopefully one day the tears of sorrow can become tears of laughter as we reminisce and enjoy our own special memories of the beautiful lady Carol was. X
We were and continue to be warmly welcomed into the Wright family .
We consider Steve and Carol as part of our family and love them dearly .
We have been lucky to enjoy so many lovely evenings with them and have been royally hosted and entertained in Lytham on several occasions .
Carol was a force of nature - an absolute joy to be in the company of . Whenever Carol was in your company smiles and laughter were never far away .
We shall cherish the memories of our special times so tragically and cruelly cut short . She will never be forgotten .
Hopefully one day the tears of sorrow can become tears of laughter as we reminisce and enjoy our own special memories of the beautiful lady Carol was. X
August 26, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to Steve, Daniel, Katie, Kath, John, Kathryn and all the family.
I have lovely memories of Carol, from amazing group family holidays that were full of fun and laughter to later in life when both Carol and Kathryn provided great advice and ‘hand me downs’ when we started our own family.
Always glamorous and with a beautiful smile I know she will be very much missed by everyone she knew.
Sending love Helen xxx
I have lovely memories of Carol, from amazing group family holidays that were full of fun and laughter to later in life when both Carol and Kathryn provided great advice and ‘hand me downs’ when we started our own family.
Always glamorous and with a beautiful smile I know she will be very much missed by everyone she knew.
Sending love Helen xxx
August 25, 2024
I first met Carol when we started St. Gabriel’s primary school together and we spent many happy hours standing on the orange stool in the lounge at Wash Lane pretending we were on Top of the Pops! After singing for a while we would then have a bowl of oxtail soup with melted cheese in it, Im not quite sure why but we did enjoy it. Our mums became friends through the school PTA or the Young Wives as they were and still are called. Kath, Carols mum made us both a pair of lovely blue bell bottoms, I remember them well. We moved on to Mount St Josephs and although not in the same class we saw one another each day on the school bus and later in our lives when Carol had Daniel and I had my daughter Rochelle she passed on lots of baby hints and tips and we used to visit one another’s houses and push our prams out together. I have lots of happy memories of the times we spent together and Carols wonderful smile. My heart goes out to all of the family and I pray that a cure for cancer will be found xx
August 25, 2024
Carol will be so missed by many! Her fabulous personality, fashion sense and taste in food and wine, she unintentionally created “Come Wine with Me” friendship group on Good Friday all the way back in 2014.
Where we spent an evening sharing many Proseccos Parathas, laughs and memories.
Thanks to Carol and Katie hosting that evening I now have 6 life long amazing friends and memories, all thanks to Carol.
I’ll miss her fabulousness dearly.
Sending all my love and support to Steven, Katie and Dan.
August 25, 2024
I cannot begin to tell you how sad I felt about learning of Carol’s (your beautiful mum) illness to her recent passing - the photos you have posted of her are so lovely and show a picture of her life, her love of her family and her zest for life! I too met Carol through secondary school at Mount St. Joseph’s Grammar School,Bolton / although in the same year as Carol she was cleverer than I and we were never actually in the same class - but I grew to know her during our journeys to and from school on the ‘Special’ bus from Leigh to Bolton. She was always so much fun - a glint in her eye and a broad smile that lit up the bus!! As adults I often saw her in St. Joseph’s church sat in a bench with her children, her mum and her sister - I am so sad for her loss and what it means to her family x I will pay my respects at her service - much love to you all - May she rest in eternal peace x
August 25, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Katie and Rob, Daniel and Imogen, and families, and especillay Steve.
Likewise to Kath and John, and Kathryn and family 🙏🫂❤️
I first met Carol when I was 11 years old and we sat together in our new Form (1A) at Mount St Joseph's Grammar School, in Bolton. We went through 5 years at High School, travelling to/from school every day, and spending many evenings and weekends, as teenagers, out and about, and having sleepovers and lots of fun and laughter together with our extended familes.
We have remained friends ever since.
I feel so blessed to have been able to say goodbye to her, and say I love you, for one last time, last Thursday. Like everyone who knew and loved Carol, I am struggling to come to terms with the last few weeks/months, and the loss of such an amazing person, taken far too soon, but, I also take great comfort knowing the love and laughter that Carol brought to everyone she met.
She was a 'one off', a utter gem.
A dear, dear, friend.
My 'oldest' and most treasured friend.
You will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever remembered.
Love you lots and lots, and always will, my darling, beautiful, Carol 😘 😪 💔 xxx
Likewise to Kath and John, and Kathryn and family 🙏🫂❤️
I first met Carol when I was 11 years old and we sat together in our new Form (1A) at Mount St Joseph's Grammar School, in Bolton. We went through 5 years at High School, travelling to/from school every day, and spending many evenings and weekends, as teenagers, out and about, and having sleepovers and lots of fun and laughter together with our extended familes.
We have remained friends ever since.
I feel so blessed to have been able to say goodbye to her, and say I love you, for one last time, last Thursday. Like everyone who knew and loved Carol, I am struggling to come to terms with the last few weeks/months, and the loss of such an amazing person, taken far too soon, but, I also take great comfort knowing the love and laughter that Carol brought to everyone she met.
She was a 'one off', a utter gem.
A dear, dear, friend.
My 'oldest' and most treasured friend.
You will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever remembered.
Love you lots and lots, and always will, my darling, beautiful, Carol 😘 😪 💔 xxx
Favourites
What was Carol’s favourite Travel destination?
Carol loved her holidays from young family holidays to the Dominican Republic with Steve, Daniel and Katie to more recently visiting India with Steve, Lynn, Nick, Debra, Carol and Paul.
It was rare for Carol to not have her next venture planned!
It was rare for Carol to not have her next venture planned!
What was Carol's favourite Colour?
Although a big fan of neutrals and dark colours in her clothes, Carol was often seen with vibrant nails and lipsticks.
Shellac “hot pop pink” and “lobster roll” where her go to nail colours and Tom Ford “wild ginger” her favourite coral lipstick.
Shellac “hot pop pink” and “lobster roll” where her go to nail colours and Tom Ford “wild ginger” her favourite coral lipstick.
What was Carol's favourite Music?
Carol loved to listen to music and celebrate with family and friends. Daniel and Katie have fond memories of mum listening to her George Michael LPs with a glass of wine on a Friday night. Her friends remember socialising in Carol’s kitchen until the early hours of the morning, often listening to her 80’s playlist.
Steve often persuaded Carol to attend music gigs, with fond memories of watching the Killers in Hyde Park with Darren and Adele, Coldplay with Daniel and Katie and attending the local Lytham Festival on multiple occasions.
Carol’s favourite bands included M People, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson and Coldplay.
Steve often persuaded Carol to attend music gigs, with fond memories of watching the Killers in Hyde Park with Darren and Adele, Coldplay with Daniel and Katie and attending the local Lytham Festival on multiple occasions.
Carol’s favourite bands included M People, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson and Coldplay.
What was Carol's favourite Restaurant?
Going out for food and drinks with friends was the highlight of Carol's week. Since moving to Lytham, Carol often enjoyed the spinach cannalloni at Bosco, pasta from Farina's with Jo and Richard, as well as drinks and nibbles at the Clifton Arms with Debbie and Tanya.
What was Carol's favourite Drink?
It is widely known that Carol's favourite drink was a celebratory champagne! Carol could find any reason to celebrate and always had a bottle chilling 'just in case'.
She also loved a glass of Whispering Angel whilst relaxing in her garden.
She also loved a glass of Whispering Angel whilst relaxing in her garden.
What was Carol's favourite Food or Dish?
Carol’s favourite dishes included King Prawn Saag, Seabass and Lamb Nihari.
Service
Please join us to pay a last tribute.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to Carol.
While we mourn the loss of our dear daughter, sister, wife, mum, grandma, and friend, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
After the service, a reception to celebrate the life of Carol will be held at Fylde Rugby Union Club (Blackpool Road, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 4EL) from 12.25pm onwards.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to Carol.
While we mourn the loss of our dear daughter, sister, wife, mum, grandma, and friend, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
After the service, a reception to celebrate the life of Carol will be held at Fylde Rugby Union Club (Blackpool Road, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 4EL) from 12.25pm onwards.
Location
Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium
Date/time
Friday 6th September, 11.30am
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