Carol

Hebert

Carol Hebert was called home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2026, surrounded by peace, love, and family.

Carol, most recently of Forest, VA, lived most of her life in Massachusetts and was a beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, devoted aunt, dear friend, and the adored wife of the late E. Donald Hebert, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage until his passing in 2016.

Carol was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Irvington, where she attended Morrell High School. From an early age, she had a natural love and talent for music. A gifted pianist and singer, music was woven into the fabric of Carol's life and became one of the ways she shared her joy with others.

In 1958, Carol and Don relocated to Massachusetts, eventually building a home in Wenham and began raising their family. Their home became the backdrop for countless treasured memories. They believed in enjoying life together as a family. Tennis and skiing provided both fun and exercise, giving the family opportunities to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors, and create memories that would last a lifetime.

Carol’s love of singing became a remarkable and enduring part of her life. For nearly 40 years, she sang with Chorus North Shore, creating beautiful memories through music. Her time with the chorus also opened the door to another of Carol's passions—travel, which they did extensively with Chorus North Shore, their family, and simply for the pleasure of exploring the world together. As a couple, they embraced the joy of discovering new places, cultures, people, and traditions, always appreciating the opportunity to experience life alongside the people she loved.

Carol's generosity extended well beyond her family. For 23 years, she and Don volunteered with Engaged Encounter of Boston, giving time and energy to support couples as they prepared for marriage. Their commitment to volunteering reflected their belief in the importance of relationships, family, and helping others build strong and meaningful lives together.

Carol was a woman with a curious mind and a love of keeping both her heart and mind engaged. In addition to music, she had a particular passion for poetry and puzzles, and a love of reading and writing.

One of Carol's greatest accomplishments came in 2026, when she completed her six-volume biography—a lifetime goal that she had worked toward for many years. Completing this extraordinary project was a testament to her determination, creativity, love of writing, and desire to preserve the story of her life and the memories she held dear. It was a goal she was able to see through to completion, leaving behind a lasting personal legacy for generations to come.

Carol was most recently compiling poetry she had written from grade school to her passing. This will be printed posthumously.

Carol's greatest joy was her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Thomas Hebert and his wife Diane of Salisbury, MA and their daughter Kimberly and husband Andrew and their children, Sophie, Kaitlyn, Aydia and Theo. Paul Hebert and his wife Janet of San Jose, CA along with Paul’s children Jessica and Arthur. Marie Camillieri and her husband Rick of Poinciana, FL and their daughter, Carolynne Scully and her husband Stephen with her son Kenneth and daughter Aurora, and son Thomas Camillieri. Valerie Riffle and her husband Mark of Forest, VA; Julie Powers of Forest, VA; and James Hebert and his wife Sandra of Derry, NH and their children Jeremy, Sumner Chabot of Greenfield, NH and Sara and her husband Charles Clough of Ossippee, NH.

She treasured the joy of watching each generation of her family grow and took great pride in the lives they were building. Beloved brother: John Vincent of So. Orange, NJ. Beloved sister-in-law: Patricia Rowden of Willow Street, PA and her sons, Robert Hebert Jr., his wife Susan, and their children; and Michael Hebert, his wife Amy and their children.

Her family relationships were an important part of her life, and she treasured the connections she shared with those she loved.

Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma (Minthorne) Vincent; Her husband, E. Donald Hebert; Beloved son-in-law, Kenneth Powers, granddaughter, Kristin Dinwiddie; and sister-in-law, Edyth Vincent.

In her final years, Carol was blessed to share her home and daily life with her daughter Julie in Derry, NH, and most recently in Forest, VA. Carol's family is deeply grateful for the kindness, compassion, and support of her aide, Maureen Sullivan, who moved with Carol and Julie to Forest and helped provide care, companionship, and comfort during this important chapter of Carol's life.

Carol will be deeply missed, but her life is one to celebrate. Her love will remain, her music will echo, her stories will live on, and her memory will be cherished for generations to come.

Services will be announced. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com