Carol Jesse (Howe) Kimball, 70

Carol Jesse (Howe) Kimball went into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 1, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Minerva, on Jan. 20, 1940, Carol was the daughter of the late Smith and Helen (Gregory) Howe.  Carol was one of 10 brothers and sisters, Robert (Cora) Howe, Marion Bessette of Schroon Lake, John (Gail) Howe, Steve (Mary) Howe, Jean Frasier, Roger (Shelly) Howe, Ronnie (Florence) Howe, Deborah (George) Viele, and Daniel (Deborah) Howe.  Carol had a large family of nieces and nephews as well great nieces and nephews.

Carol was a hard working independent woman who enjoyed life, and had a mischievous sense of humor.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and the company of her grandchildren. She loved animals and her dog “Princess.”

Carol was married to Preston Dalaba and had one daughter Audrey Charmaine Dalaba.  Later she married and was predeceased in 1997 by Robert Kimball and they spent many years together traveling.  Carol was fortunate to discover the love of her life in her partner Dominicus Kues and they made their home in Rutland, Vt.

Survivors include her special angel, Dominicus Kues; her daughter, Audrey and her husband, Brian Brooks of Whitehall; her grandchildren, Christina Brooks and Bryan Brooks of Whitehall, Jordan, her husband, Peter Lockart, and anticipated great-grandchild due in June of Glens Falls.

Calling hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Jillson Funeral Home, 46 Williams St., Whitehall.  A prayer service by the Rev. Robert Herrmann followed.  Donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Thurman Baptist Church, 386 S. Johnsburg Road, Warrensburg, N.Y. 12885 and the Washington County Hospice, 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, N.Y. 12839.