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Carol A. Ehlers passed away Aug. 10 in Madison where she lived with her daughter Elizabeth Ehlers Amendola and her family. She passed away peacefully in her own home with her little dog Bingo by her side. She was born Oct. 21, 1928, in Hollis, New York and settled in Huntington, New York. There with her husband the late Robert J. Ehlers, Sr., she raised their five children. She is predeceased by her husband and eldest daughter Suzanne Ehlers Fisher, and two brothers, Wesley Hobson and Richard Hobson.

She is survived by her children Robert J. Ehlers of Advance, North Carolina, David Ehlers of Huntington, New York, Thomas Ehlers of Huntington, New York, and Elizabeth Ehlers Amendola of Madison. In addition her grandchildren include Ashley Burzenski, Tyler Burzenski, Hayley Burzenski, Paige Ehlers, and Brianna Ehlers. The family would like to thank the many caregivers who provided such kind and thoughtful attention over the last several years.

Her career centered at the Town Of Huntington Senior Citizen program where she helped create a Senior Citizen Nutrition Center at the Village Green and became the first director. She went on to become the director of the Town Of Huntington Senior Citizen Department until her retirement.

Her home was always a safe haven for stray dogs, cats, snakes, class bunnies, and turtles. At one time a pony even walked through the kitchen for introductions. A private service will be held at The National Cemetery in Calverton, New York.