Carol Jean Caldwell

Ocean Pines

Carol Jean Caldwell, 82, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Sept. 18, 2021, after a short illness.

She was born Feb. 9, 1939 to Oscar and Evelyn Klaburner in Baltimore, Maryland.

Carol graduated from Eastern High School in 1956 and met the love of her life, Jack Edward Caldwell, later the same year. They were married on Dec. 26, 1958.

From that day until her passing, madly in love they shared the type of bond that you read about in poetry.

They created a beautiful full life together, and had four children, who she loved dearly. They are the late Pamela Mafera, Suzanne Gentile of St. John’s, Florida (husband, Rick Gentile), Robin Caldwell of Ocean Pines, Maryland, and Gregory Caldwell of Willards, Maryland (wife, JoLana Caldwell).

In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, who all lovingly knew her as their “Grammie.”

Carol enjoyed her career as a corporate secretary for more than 20 years, but her passion was traveling.

Carol and Jack were global explorers, seeing Asia, Fiji, North Africa and Bora Bora (where they renewed their vows) and her favorite spot in St. Maarten, where they vacationed for many years.

She loved design and thoughtfully filled her home with beautiful keepsakes from her travels. When she wasn’t traveling the world, she enjoyed the beautiful beaches and waterways surrounding her home.

If you were lucky enough to spend a night out with the Caldwell’s at the yacht club, you would remember feeling an immediate urge to start dancing upon seeing a certain lively blonde lighting up the dance floor.

She also had a wonderfully strong spirit, and you’d know this if you ever challenged her and the ladies of Ocean Pines to a game of tennis.

Carol was courageous and kind, with a bright smile and an infectious laugh. With a strong sense of community and faith, she and her husband believed in being of service to their community and always helping those in need. She brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to meet her, and will be missed by so many people.

Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at the Community Church at Ocean Pines, with the Reverend Dale Brown presiding. Visitation will start one hour before. Interment will follow at the Garden of the Pines Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.