Mrs. Carol Davis Allen Quick
September 2, 1937 - February 19, 2015
Carol Davis Allen Quick passed away on February 19, 2015 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY. Born September 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eleanor M. Allen and Vernon G. Allen of Amsterdam, NY. Carol was a graduate of the former Wilber H. Lynch High School and Mildred Elley Business School. As an adult, she decided to pursue additional education receiving BS and MS degrees at SUNY Albany. She was an administrative assistant at General Electric in Schenectady and Aero Vac Corp., prior to deciding to start a family. She began another career as a high school business teacher after completing her degrees in education. She was a business teacher at the former Bishop Scully High School, Amsterdam, and at Johnstown High School. Carol was the loving wife of David M. Quick, of Amsterdam, and lived a majority of her life in Johnstown, NY raising two sons. She and her husband David married October 1, 1960 and were married for 54 years. She is survived by her sister Nancy Allen Dzikowicz and brother-in-law Robert Dzikowicz of South Berwick, ME and her sons, Thomas Quick of Louisville, KY and Kyle Quick of Auburn, NY, in addition to daughter-in-laws Christine Quick and Mellissa Quick. She was a wonderful and special grandmother of Kathleen, Ashley, Kelly and Austin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. She was an active member at First Baptist Church of Gloversville including a Sunday school teacher. An avid reader, quilter, and dynamite cook, Carol could be found most summer evenings watching her beloved NY Yankees on TV. She enjoyed visiting Maine and swimming in the Great Sacandaga Lake at the family camp. She was diagnosed with MS 37 years ago and with a positive attitude and spiritual perspective she was always an eternal optimist. It was Carol’s wish to have no formal viewing. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and celebration of her life take place Saturday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC, followed by a reception at Union Hall, in Johnstown. Memorial Contributions can be made in Carol’s name to a charity of one’s choice. To express condolences please visit the family’s guestbook at www.ehleandbarnettfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.ebffh.com
Carol Davis Allen Quick passed away on February 19, 2015 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY. Born September 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eleanor M. Allen and Vernon G. Allen of Amsterdam, NY. Carol was a graduate... View Obituary & Service Information