Alan Lee Carroll's Obituary
Alan Lee Carroll, 92, formally of Chestertown, Maryland passed away peacefully in his home in The Villages, Florida surrounded by his wife and children.
Alan had a long and fulfilling life and will be remembered for many things, especially his integrity, faith and gentle sense of humor. He had a positive outlook of life, a twinkle in his eye when he was having fun and was completely devoted to his family.
Mr. Carroll was born in Easton, Maryland on October 20, 1933 to the late Robert James Carroll and Alma Granger Carroll. He is preceded in death by his sister Patricia Crew.
He attended Chestertown High School and continued his education at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. He proudly served the United States Army Signal Corp as a cryptogpher. On December 22, 1954, Alan married Ruth K. Kullmann. Together they spent 18 months of living in France and traveling throughout Europe before returning home to settle in Chestertown.
Alan joined the family business, Park Cleaners, in 1962. As president of the company, he relocated the dry cleaning and laundry operation to Chestertown while maintain the Kingstown location for rug cleaning. He took great pride in the business and was always seeking ways to improve it. In 1968, he expanded the business to include floor coverings and later moving that division back to Kingstown after selling the dry-cleaning business to Admiral Cleaners of Annapolis. Keeping the business in the family, Alan’s grandson, Bob Schauber, purchased the Kingstown operation, now known as Chesapeake Family Flooring. Alan retired in 2004 at the age of 70 and moved to The Villages Florida.
Alan was deeply committed to his community and his faith and he was actively involved in numerous civic organizations. Among many roles, he served as director of the Kent County Chamber of Commerce; Vice President of the Kent County Savings and Loan for 20 years; President of the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the Lions Club for more than 50 years. His service also included membership in the Masonic Lodge #115, the Frank M. Jarman American Legion, and the Board of Directors of Kent & Queen Anne’s Hospital where he served for 11 years, including two years as Chairman of the Board.
Alan’s personal life was marked by loving partnerships. After the passing of his wife Ruth’s in 2014 following 60 years of marriage, he later married Penelope “Penny” Johnson. They shared several joyful years of travel and companionship until Penny’s passing on May 31, 2020. On December 14, 2024, Alan married Cedalia Shute. Together they enjoyed a special time filled with laughter and a shared love of music, faith and dear friends.
Alan is survived by his three children: Michelle Roderick, Teresa Schauber (Ron), and David Carroll. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Patrick Roderick (Leeann), Clint Roderick (Kelsey), Jimmy Roderick (Lydia), Bob Schauber (Brandy), Erica Maier (Eric), Carla Schauber, Jane Rones (Adam), Nicole Giasner, Zachary Carroll (Caity), Nicholas Carroll, Blade Carroll, and Logan Carroll as well as 19 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece Julie Athey (Ron) and their children Eddie and Trish.
Services arrangements in The Villages Florida and Chestertown Maryland are to be announced
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