Carol Jean Vadnais

Carol Jean Vadnais January 4, 1944 – February 19, 2017 Carol Jean Vadnais, 40+ year La Jolla resident, passed away at home surrounded by her family 2-19-17 after a long bout with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Carol was born in Washington, DC 1-4-44 to Robert A. & Jean (Cromelin) Meyers. She grew up in Akron, OH with summers in Cape May, NJ. Carol, an English major, graduated from Wittenberg College 6/66. In 1967, Carol moved to San Diego to teach 7th/8th grade English. She met her future husband, Paul D. Vadnais, at a party in 1970. They were married 7-28-73 at La Jolla Methodist Church. After several years in Pacific Beach, the Vadnais moved to La Jolla in 1977 with their new baby, Aimee. Carol was always active and involved. She got her Real Estate License and assisted Paul at Catalina Realty. She was active in her daughter’s school, La Jolla Country Day. Carol belonged to Junior League of San Diego, La Jolla Garden Club, Chi Omega Sorority, and St. Germaine Auxiliary for Child Abuse. She was a world traveller, animal lover, and friend to many. She especially loved being a grandmother. Carol is preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul, her daughter Aimee Cochrane (Stephen) of Carmel Valley; grandsons, Christopher and Nicholas; and her extended family. Private Viewing is Saturday, February 25th 1-5 PM El Camino Memorial. Celebration of Life is Sunday, February 26th 1 PM El Camino Memorial. Reception to follow at 4 PM La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Flowers to El Camino Memorial. Donations suggested in Carol’s name to Cure PSP Foundation