Carol J. Wheeler, 80, of Atkinson, NH, passed away on May 3, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born May 18, 1938 in Boston MA to the late Donald and Stella (Reid) LeShane.

Carol was a strong, loving woman who enjoyed cats, painting, and visiting the Boston Gardens. She retired from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Boston MA.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ronald Wheeler Sr. and their three children, Debra Murphy and husband Thomas of Belmont NH; Ronald Wheeler Jr. and wife Jennifer of West Warwick RI; and Wendy Schofield-Wheeler and fiancé Wayne Freedman of Lowell MA.  Carol also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Carol is also survived by her six siblings, Irene LeShane, June Zolezzi, Donald LeShane, Ronald LeShane, Linda Magnusson and Lillian Wheeler all of whom she loved dearly. Her family, friends and faith meant the world to her.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Reading, 45 Woburn Street, Reading MA at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Burial to follow at Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NH. In lieu of flowers gifts in Carol's memory may be made to the MGH Nurses Fund, Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101 or online at giving.massgeneral.org.