Carol Ann Chambers

Carol Ann Chambers passed away peacefully Sunday, February 1st, 2026, with her trademark humor intact. She was a mom to John, Caroline, and Amanda, and a grandmother to Wyatt, Andy, Penelope, and Alexander. She was a registered nurse for more than five decades. She spent her whole life taking care of people. She was great at it. Carol lived an incredibly full life that no summary would do justice to. She filled her life with family, friends, and she built community everywhere she went. She loved to travel locally and internationally and instilled this love in her children and grandchildren. She was born October 29, 1943, in New York City. She loved and was grateful for her parents Caroline and Harold Field. She graduated in 1964 from St. Clare’s Nursing School in Manhattan. Located in an unsafe neighborhood at the time, she used to say, “even would-be criminals looked out for the nursing students, because they knew we would certainly take care of them if they needed it.” Throughout her life she was casually courageous with a strong desire to do good in her community. When asked about caring for HIV patients in lower Manhattan during the early days of the epidemic she simply said, “they are scared, vulnerable, and dying and I’m going to help the best I can.” She did. On her days off she could be seen riding local fire trucks on Long Island with pediatric oncology patients, and her beloved, big dalmatian, George. This was always much to the delight of the child, their family and, of course, George. She took exceptional pride in being present for people in their moments of greatest need. Over the course of her career, at places including Sloane Kettering and St. Francis Hospital, she provided care in the emergency department, intensive care unit, the pediatric and general oncology units, as an open-heart surgical nurse, and treating people in their homes. Her lasting impact included training and mentoring countless nursing professionals. Her first love was being a mother and grandmother. She raised her family in Port Washington, NY, selecting the town, at first for the excellent quality of public schools, and then realized the people were even better. She savored chatting with her children, often on a bench at the PW town dock overlooking Manhasset Bay. She embraced all activities with her kids including carpooling to school events, brainstorming Sports Night ideas, bringing orange slices to athletic practices, going to the Bar Beach fireworks, Flounder Day, decorating for the senior Gambol, spending time at Jones Beach and working on elaborate Halloween costumes. She naturally became a mainstay in town, engaging with her children’s friends, their parents, teachers, and coaches. She cared about people; they knew and loved her for it. She was on the side lines for as many soccer and lacrosse games as possible. She knew all her children’s teammates and families, both growing up in Port and later when her kids played at Colgate University. She would read the New York Times during warm-ups and then avidly cheer for everyone. She celebrated every win, loss, tie, bump, bruise, success or heart break. She loved this life and was in for all of it. With her children grown, she moved to NH to cheer on her grandchildren. She would say “I’ll go to the opening of a clam shell if my grandchildren are involved.” She attended big and small Oyster River events whether it was science night, a concert, play or award ceremony. She traveled to baseball fields and hockey rinks near and far. She constantly face-timed with her only granddaughter Penelope. Her grandson Wyatt, a recent college graduate, recalled that his 6th grade classroom windows faced the middle school pick up line. It became a daily routine for his classmates to call out in delight when his grandmother arrived first in line. It was not uncommon for her to gather her grandchildren, a few extra kids, and ensure that their favorite snacks were on hand. The unconditional love of her grandchildren meant the world to her. Carol leaves behind her children John Chambers, his wife Rebecca and their daughter Penelope; Caroline Carlson, her husband Jim, and their sons Wyatt and Andy; and Amanda Chambers and her wife Courtney and their son, Alexander. We would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Edgewood Center for providing her with exceptional care during her final chapter. We will be celebrating Carol’s life on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at the Remick and Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. Calling hours are from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Catholic prayer service to immediately follow.

Carol Ann Chambers

October 29, 1943 - February 1, 2026