Carol Van De Water

Carol N. Van De Water of Hilton, age 82, passed away peacefully Saturday February 10 after an extended illness. Born in Rochester, New York she was the daughter of Bertha Erholt and Victor Nothiger. After graduating from Holy Family and St. Agnes high school, she completed registered nurses training at St. Mary's. She married Thomas J. Van De Water III, moved to Greece, NY and had three children. She valued education and athletic achievement (often very firmly). Whether it was school, Scouting, swimming, baseball or football events, Carol was there and cheering for her kids (often very loudly).

As a radiation-oncology and visiting nurse, she provided compassionate care across three decades. In fact, several patients became lifelong friends and shared holidays with the family. Carol is remembered by her family (and all the charities that still send calendars) as generous and kind. She consistently enriched those around her as wife, mother, nurse, neighbor and friend. We will miss her big heart, thoughtful advice and laughter.

She is survived by her husband Thomas, children Thomas Van De Water IV, Amy Cleveland and Victor Van De Water and sister Nancy Goodwin. The family would like to thank the staff at Hildebrandt Hospice and Unity Intensive Care Units for their professional care.

Friends may call on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 1-3pm at the J.H. Cameron Funeral Home, 26 Rochester St. Scottsville. Private interment.