Carol May (Arruda) Buotte, 85, of Halifax, Massachusetts, passed on to rejoice with her Savior Jesus, at home on Monday, August 26th, 2024, surrounded by the love ofher family.

Born in New Bedford, MA - Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph A. Arruda, Sr. and Louise (Morey) Arruda. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph A. Arruda Jr. and Donald (Pete) Arruda.

Carol was the wife of the late Robert A. Buotte, Sr. To whom she was married for 56 wonderful years, shared many cherished memories, and built an amazing family.

Carol was the mother of four, predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Ann (Buotte)

Hopkinson, and her son, Robert (Bobby) Buotte, Jr. She leaves behind their spouses, Sonin-Law, John Hopkinson (Cheryl Ann) of San Diego, CA, and Daughter-in-law, Mal Hughes

(Robert A. Buotte, Jr.) of Yarmouth, MA. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn

(Coholan) Sylvia, of So. Dartmouth, MA, and Diane Keogh and her husband Michael Keogh of Halifax.

Carol was the proud grandmother to her 10 grandchildren: Jill (Hopkinson) Brazao, Kate Sylvia, Michael Sylvia, Amy Hopkinson, Dylan Buotte, Kristan Buotte, Kyle Keogh, Matthew Keogh (Wife, Danielle Keogh), and Elle Keogh Taubenfeld (Husband, Britton Taubenfeld).

She was predeceased by her grandson Patrick Buotte Keogh, loving son of Michael and

Diane Keogh. She also leaves behind her 3 great-grandchildren: Raegan Brazao, and Natalie and Fiona Keogh.

Her legacy lives on through the continued generations of her family and the many lives she has touched with her kindness and unwavering love.

Carol lived with her family in many places, Nantucket being her favorite. She obtained her Nursing degree, LPN, where she had a career in many hospitals including Brockton, MA,

Florida, and at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA. at which time she was the

Employee Health Nurse under Dr. Steven Golden, as well as working on the floors. She then joined Dr. Brian Battista at his practice in Weymouth, until her retirement. Although she had a career in Nursing, her first career and lasting one was motherhood. Carol and Bob then moved to Viera, Florida where they spent many relaxing years in the sun.

Carol adored her many poodles, reading, painting, and knitting. She had a gift for nurturing her garden, as she did for the people she loved so dearly. She cooked meals that brought her family and friends together. She lived a life filled with grace and 10 ve, always putting others before herself. Her home was a place of comfort where everyone felt welcome. Her family will forever remember the countless moments of joy she created, her tender hugs that made everything feel right, and the wisdom she shared so freely. Carol had a unique ability to make everyone feel special, and her faith in God gave her strength through any and every challenge she faced. She taught her children to find inner strength in God and reach out to Him as well.

Her passing leaves behind a void that can never be filled, but the memories she created will be cherished for generations by all that knew her and were blessed to be loved by her. And as we say goodbye, we take comfort in knowing that her spirit lives on in the hearts of all those she loved.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life from 4-7pm, on Wednesday, September 4th, at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland, MA.

A Funeral Mass of Christian burial held on Thursday, September 5th, at llam, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1 Maquan St. Hanson, MA. Burial will immediately follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetary in Bourne, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests any donations be made to St. Jude's Hospital, in honor of the love and light Carol brought into the world