Carolyn Bartlett Steadman, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband James G. Steadman and their son, Thomas J. Steadman. She was born to Herbert L. and Caroline R. Bartlett at the Mary A. Alley Hospital in Marblehead on June 23, 1924. She graduated from Marblehead High School and Salem Hospital School of Nursing and worked for many years as a registered nurse at Salem Hospital and the Lafayette Nursing Home. Carolyn met Jim when he returned from World War II and they married in1946. They raised four children, Thomas, Richard, Kenneth Steadman, and Matthew Stensrud.
Carolyn and Jim spent a full life together for over 50 years. They enjoyed their family time boating and camping in the summer and skiing in the winter. They instilled a joy of the outdoors to their children and grandchildren. Later in life, they shared common interests in travel and golf. Both were active in the First Baptist Church, currently Grace Community Church, in Marblehead. Carolyn enjoyed people, always with a smile and a positive attitude. Hobbies including cooking, knitting, sewing, painting and photography, were an important part of her life. Carolyn spent her last 13 years at the Bertram House in Swampscott.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Richard and wife, Anne; Kenneth and wife, Joanne; Matthew and wife, Cyndi; along with grandchildren Elizabeth Steadman, Mike and Ghissela Steadman, Amelia and Jay Shaw, Kelly and Jeremiah Dezan, James and Lauren Steadman, and 13 great-grandchildren. Carolyn also leaves a niece, Elaine Bartlett Russell.
Funeral services will be private. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for Carolyn’s family.
