Dorothy Lou (Leonard) Carroll

Dorothy Lou (Leonard) Carroll, 81, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. Born in Blair, PA on September 20, 1944 to the late Lemoine and Esther (Drexler) Leonard, she grew up in Altoona, PA. In her early years of marriage, she lived in several states before settling in Florida, first in St. Petersburg and in 1980 moved to Bradenton where she resided for over 40 years. Most recently, Dorothy lived in Springfield, MA with her son.

Dorothy worked for many years as a quality inspector for Eaton, retiring after a long and steady career. She also briefly shared her compassionate nature as a certified nursing assistant.

A woman of simple joys, Dorothy found comfort in tending to her houseplants, relaxing with her favorite television programs, and she cherished her extensive collection of angel figurines. An animal lover at heart, she shared her home with many beloved cats over the years.

She leaves her sons, John Stevens and his wife Tammy of Springfield, MA and Jodi Stevens of Bradenton, FL; 7 grandchildren, James “Bo” Stevens III of KY, Laurie Stevens of PA, Erin Stevens of OH, Sara Southard and her husband Christopher of OH, Corrie Rabideau and her husband Christian of NY, David Stevens and his wife Sarah of FL, and Brandon Goleman and his wife Stace of OH; 5 great-grandchildren, Titus and Jude Rabideau, Thomas Stevens, who has a sibling on the way, and Everett and Finnick (predeceased) Goleman, and also leaves many other extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Richard Carroll, a son James Stevens, Jr, and her sisters Sandy and Carla.

All services are private at the convenience of the family. Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services is entrusted with arrangements.

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