Carol Elaine McLaren
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Carol Elaine McLaren, age 90 of Temple, NH, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on January 14, 2021. She was born in Albany, NY on December 11, 1930, the daughter of Stephen and Helen (Thatcher) Francisco. Carol grew up in Ticonderoga, NY but lived for many years in Ballston Spa, NY, and later in Winter Haven, FL and Saratoga, NY. She loved dancing, golf, and getting together with friends and family. Carol was predeceased by her husband of 48 years John (Bud) McLaren and her two brothers Maurice Babcock and Bruce Francisco. She leaves behind her 4 daughters: Robin Downes of Temple, NH; Laurie Silver of Ballston Spa, NY; Mimi Staulters of Wilmington, DE; and Candy Staulters of Ballston Spa, NY; as well as her stepdaughter Janice Brooks of Saratoga, NY; and stepson Jack McLaren of Ballston Spa, NY. She will also be greatly missed by her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be private for the family. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol's name to Home Health Care, Hospice and Community Services - 312 Marlborough Street, Keene, NH 03431, hcsservice.org or to the ASPCA. To share a memory, or to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.jellisonfuneralhome.com