Carol Helen (Winslow) Koczur

Carol Helen (Winslow) Koczur, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 7, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years Stanley Koczur in 2022.  Born on December 29, 1944, in Ware, MA, Carol was the daughter of the late Richard and Amelia (King) Winslow. Also preceded in death by her sister Barbara (Winslow) Robidoux, brother Charles Winslow and son Paul Koczur. Carol and Stanley were married on October 5, 1964, shortly thereafter building their house at 254 Greenwich Road in Ware. They relocated to Seboise, Maine in 1976. After spending 9 years in Maine and missing family, they moved back to their home in Ware in 1984. Carol became a long-time employee of the Ware Public School system, where she worked in the Superintendent’s office. Following her retirement, she opened her accounting business, where she assisted many new and growing companies with their financial bookkeeping.  Above all else, nothing brought Carol more happiness than spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events and was their biggest fan. She also had a love for gardening, cooking, quilting, music; sharing those passions with her family. Among her favorite traditions were the weekly pitch games she shared with her late husband, family, and friends. Her faith was also an important part of her life, where she attended All Saints Church faithfully for many years. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Donna (Koczur) Phelan and her husband Randal Phelan of Germantown, NY and her son, Douglas Koczur and his wife Germaine (Durepo) Koczur of Hardwick. She was a proud and adoring grandmother "Meme" to Andrew Koczur and his wife Courtney, Megan Black and her husband Mitchel, Kurtis Coffin, Zachary Coffin, and Brodie Koczur. She was also the proud great-grandmother to her 5 great-grandchildren Leo, Anna, Malakai, Everly, and Amelia. She is also survived by several nieces’ and nephews, each of whom held a special place in her heart. Carol’s generosity and unwavering devotion to her family will be dearly missed and forever remembered. The family will hold a Burial and Prayer Service on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Ware. Cebula Funeral Home of Ware is in charge of the local arrangements. For more information and an online guest book, please visit: www.cebulafuneralhome.com

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