She was born on April 17, 1936 in Boston, MA, the daughter of James and Lillian (Fortier) Bain. She grew up in the greater Boston area in the North Shore where she graduated from high school.
On August 24, 1957, Carol married Robert F. Bunszel, Sr. The purchase of Volkswagen (now Autex Mazda) brought Carol and Robert to Keene in 1970. She called Keene home for the rest of her years except for a period where she resided in Sarasota, FL.
Carol was a well-liked “hot ticket”. She had a funny, quick wit and you could always count on her to make anyone laugh. She enjoyed catching up on all the latest gossip going on in her children and grandchildren’s lives, offering a listening ear and never wanting to miss a detail. Carol loved the companionship her dogs provided. She was a golf enthusiast. While she liked playing, she really enjoyed being a spectator and knew everything about every golfer on the greens. She and her husband traveled together, exploring Europe, Bermuda, and the US.
Carol will be dearly missed by her five children: Debbie Gunnerson of Sarasota, FL, Cynthia Bunszel of Keene, Diane DeLisle and her husband Rick of Westmoreland, Walter Bunszel and his wife Barbara of Westmoreland, and Robert Bunszel and his wife Kimberly of Westmoreland; grandchildren: Jeremy DeLisle and his wife Amy, Jennifer DeLisle and her fiancé Keith Thompson, Magen Bunszel, Elizabeth DeLisle, Mark Gunnerson, Thomas Bunszel, Emily Bunszel, Lydia Bunszel, and Tommy Haas; great-grandchildren: Annabelle DeLisle and Griffin DeLisle; nieces: Laurel Moody and Lisa Marazoff and her children Jared and Rylee; close friends: Anita, Arlene, Rosemary, and Jeanie; and many additional nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and numerous friends.
She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 37 years, Robert, in 1994, son-in-law Mark Gunnerson, one brother, and three sisters.
Family and friends are invited to call at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH on Friday, August 31 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 33 Arch Street, Keene, NH with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Main Street, Keene, NH.
Carol wanted her funeral to truly be a celebration of her life and requested that those in attendance wear bright, joyous colors.
A memorial piece in honor of Carol will be designed. In lieu of flowers, contributions to assist with the creation of this may be made to the Carol Bunszel Memorial Fund at Citizens Bank, 15 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431.
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