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Carole Breen

1936 - 2022

Carole Breen obituary, 1936-2022, Mill Valley, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2022

Carole Breen Obituary

Carole Breen
July 24, 1936 - August 3, 2022
Carole passed away at the age of 86 on August 3rd with her loving husband of 65 years, Marvin, at her side. Born in Kittaning, Pennsylvania, Carole was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Sophie Newcomb (Tulane) University, later completing her master's degree at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. Longtime resident of Tiburon, Carole was very active in the SF Bay Area Jewish community. She served as the first executive director of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund, board member of American Jewish Committee and President of the Board of Jewish Family and Children's Service. Carole was a docent at the Asian Art Museum for over 40 years. Fluent in French, Carole cherished her regular "French group" meetings.
Carole was the loving mother of Robin and Don Moses of Mill Valley, and Neff Breen and Ken Anderson of Lisbon, Portugal. She was the beloved Nonie to her granddaughters Sarah and Aimee, the lights of her life. Carole's enthusiasm for learning, passion for social justice, unbridled energy and humor will be forever missed by her family and wide circle of devoted friends. Burial will be at Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley on Sunday, August 7th at 2 p.m. All guests must be vaccinated and boosted to attend and are requested to wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Francisco Asian Art Museum.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 3, 2022.

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Freedman nancy

July 28, 2024

I miss our walks and talks. I simply miss you, dear Carole.

Burt Strug

July 28, 2024

Remember her energy very well

Burt Strug

July 28, 2023

The entire Strug and Rambach families miss you.

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Nancy Freedman

September 30, 2022

A dear friend. A woman I will painfully miss. Such vitality, humor, warmth and intelligence. Goodnight sweet Carol. Rest In Peace.

Susan Carp

August 10, 2022

So sorry to hear the news. Carole will always have a special place in our hearts.

Carol corso

August 6, 2022

Sincere sympathies to the Breen family. We were honored to meet Carole at Ken and Neff´s wedding. May she rest in peace.

Erni & Eva Newbrun

August 6, 2022

Very sad news. We knew Carole through our Jewish Book Club, and admired her for her thoughtful contributions and excellent leadership. We shall miss her!

Jeffrey Stiffman

August 6, 2022

Dear Marvin and family. Arlene and I were so sorry to hear of Carole's death. We have memories of your years with us and of your wonderful family. I was so proud to be your rabbi and Arlene was proud to be Carole's colleague. May her memory be a blessing.

Vera Stein

August 5, 2022

Dear Marvin,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I can empathize with your sadness having just recently lost Hal after 68 years of marriage.My thoughts are with you.
Fondly, Vera

Burt Strug

August 4, 2022

Melanie and I are sad to learn of her passing.
She was an inspiration to so many people.
May she rest in PEACE

Kim Glazer Goldberg

August 4, 2022

Thinking of you at this very difficult time . My thoughts and prayers are with you .

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