Carol Anson

Carol Ann Anson passed away in the arms of her loving daughters Wednesday, November 22 at the age of 85. Carol was the eldest child and only daughter of Witold and Anna Waluk. Her brothers, Richard and Michael, followed, and the family was complete. She had fond memories of growing up in the newly built Parkside Projects on the East Side and attending Catholic school in the neighborhood. In 1952, the family bought a brand-new house in the new community of Madison Heights, and Carol began attending Madison High School. There, she met her handsome future husband, Leonard. After graduation and Len’s service in the military, they were married in 1960. They were blessed with four daughters – Jan, Sandy, Laurie and Debbie. Carol threw herself into cooking, baking and sewing for her family. Her apple cake and cream puffs were always in demand at extended-family dinners, while at home, everyone would scramble to get the last breaded pork chop or piece of meatloaf. She was more concerned for others than for herself, and she was a “house mother” to many. Her door was always open with her listening ear available. She was always there as the family caregiver, caring for her husband and daughters in times of need, as well as for her parents, in-laws and beloved aunts until their passing. If she learned that you were home ill, she would whip up something delicious and bring it over. Carol’s absolutely phenomenal typing skills held her in good stead for a number of professional jobs, both before and after she was married. We can recall that she was able to carry on conversations while typing 95 words per minute. In addition to working as an office administrator, purchasing agent, and co-owner of an insurance investigation company, she loved hostessing part-time at the neighborhood Chinese restaurant and helping her sister-in-law at the Royal Oak Farmers Market and her in-laws on their farm in Mt. Clemens. Carol possessed a sparkling wit and intellect that never diminished with age. Even at 85, she still could beat anyone in a game of Scrabble or clean you out in Monopoly, and make you laugh while she did it. She was very social and loved get-togethers with family and friends, whether it was a pierogi- or salsa-making party, poolside barbecue, playing cards, the after-dinner “coffee club” with friends at a local restaurant, or even just exploring the countryside in a group outing. Her strength and resilience were an inspiration, and she remained self-reliant and independent almost to the end. Carol is deeply missed by her beloved daughters and sons-in-law, Jan, Sandy, Laurie (Bob) Brusco and Debbie (Art) Ward; her brother, Michael (Portia) Waluk; sister-in-law, Laurie Waluk; her in-laws Ernest King (Isabell, deceased) and Dave (Roxanne) Anson; and her longtime friend and bridesmaid, Pat Coric. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Leonard, and her brother, Richard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carol’s name to the charities she supported: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Wounded Warrior Project

Carol Anson

November 22, 2023