Madeline Theresa Carbone

Madeline Theresa Carbone, born December 22nd, 1927, was the youngest child of Maddalena Lo Verde and Eugene Carbone. Madeline had 12 brothers and one sister. She grew up during the Great Depression in a small, crowded house on Saxton Street. However, the property had a very large back yard, which was used to plant fruit trees and raise crops. When the opportunity arose, Madeline’s brothers either worked or hunted game.

Madeline’s Father died when she was three years old. Decades later, she found a set of letters, her Father had written to her Mother, that gave her a sense of closure over the loss of her Father. The absence of male presence was repeated, when all her brothers left to fight in World War Two. With her Mother and sister, Madeline prayed every day for the return of her brothers. Miraculously, they all came back home. The total return of her brothers helped to inspire Madeline’s deep religious convictions.

Even in her later years, she was a devoted member of the Legion of Mary, guiding many people through the act of praying with the Rosary. Madeline was also a Eucharistic Minister and her good works towards others included Elder Care. Beyond that, for many years, Madeline was the President and Treasurer of the Social Club at her senior building, where she organised many social activities. In all of this, Madeline followed the model of Saint Therese, practicing spirituality by doing ordinary things with extraordinary love. Madeline was so taken with the French Nun that she told her Mother she would change her name from Maddalena to Madeline Theresa. This was done with respect towards her Mother but also with great conviction towards her own identity. She was also determined to finish High School, before getting married at a time when it was assumed that girls did not need a High School Diploma.

Nonetheless, when the time came, Madeline Theresa was a loving and devoted Mother to her six children. Throughout her long life, she was always there, to help, love and guide them. Her fine singing voice often filled the home, as she cooked delicious Italian dinners, did housework, or played various games with her children.

Having lived just under a century, Madeline was divorced twice. She often spoke with pride about owning her own home and getting her driver’s license at 40. Those accomplishments weren’t just milestones — they were a reflection of her strength, independence, and determination to keep moving forward, no matter where life took her.

Madeline found great joy in spending time with her large extended family. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandchild, Selina Marie Lotta, and great-grandchild, Kitana Alea Kendrick, who now welcome her with open arms.

Thank you Dear Mother, Madeline Theresa, for your extraordinary love and devotion. Once you carried us in your body, now we carry you in our hearts.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 15, from 11AM - 2PM and from 4PM - 6PM, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. At 5PM, there will be sharing of memories until 6PM.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 17, 10:00AM  at St. Theodore's Catholic Church, 168 Spencerport Road. Family will meet the funeral home at church between 9:30AM - 9:45AM. A graveside service will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 

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