Carol Jane Clark Oathout

Carol Jane Clark Oathout, 74, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2018 in Bonita Springs, FL. Carol was born on September 3, 1943 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Jay Rowley Clark and Jane Wirth Clark. Carol is survived by her two sons Matthew Clark Oathout (Marcella) of York, PA and Bradley Jay Oathout (Danielle) of Burgaw, NC. Carol was ""CC"" to her grandchildren Ryan, Eliza, and Brayden Oathout. Also surviving are her sister Patricia Clark (Joseph Lippert) and niece Eve Clark Lippert. Carol was a 1961 graduate of West High School in Rochester, NY prior to attending SUNY Brockport, graduating in 1966 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Carol's teaching career included positions in Rochester, NY; Ithaca, NY; and Harrington Park, NJ. Carol retired from teaching in 2005 from Haverling Central School District in Bath, NY after 25 years of service. She remained an active member of the community for retired teachers. Carol collected many things, but her most treasured collection was her friendships. From grammar school through retirement, Carol maintained lifelong relationships with those she met, sending a note or a card to ensure they knew she thought of them often. Carol traveled with friends each year, reveling in the experiences and memories she continued to create. Family and friends were Carol's passion and delight. Most recently she loved entertaining during winters in Florida, enjoying the warm sun and graciously inviting visitors to share her happiness. Carol relished traveling to Rochester for her high school ya-ya luncheons and staying with her sister and her family. Visiting her grandchildren brought Carol great joy, and ""CC"" actively participated in their lives, attending Grandparents' Day and spending holidays with her children. A Celebration of Life will be held later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Carol to Dormann Library, 101 W. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810, or to Finger Lakes SPCA, 7315 State Rt 54, Bath, NY 14810.