Carol J. Andrews

Carol J. Andrews, 78, passed away at Ellis hospital on Monday March 23rd, 2026 of natural causes.

Born in Niskayuna, NY, Carol was the daughter of the late Reginald and Ruth (Davenport) Martin. Throughout her life she lived in the capitol region and so enjoyed the vastness it offers. Carol began her advanced studies at The Junior College of Albany, where she met her husband, Thomas. She went on to study teaching at SUNY Oneonta and later earned her master’s degree from The College of St. Rose. Carol enjoyed a long teaching career, many of those years at Birchwood Elementary School (Niskayuna, NY) where she solidified and created some of her closest friendships. After retirement Carol extended her love of teaching, often substituting for her daughter Courtney and her many friends at Birchwood.

Carol spent summers at her family’s cottage in Lake George, her favorite place in the world. From the time she was just a newborn, until the last summer of her life, she cherished the experiences, life-long friendships and memories she made there. Per Carol’s wishes, her ashes will be spread in the area so a piece of her is always there.

Carol was known for her incredible selfless spirt and the way she welcomed everyone into her home and life. She was a faithful friend and anyone who met her, quickly grew to love her! Carol was extraordinarily dedicated to her family, so giving of her time, support and love. Later in life Carol cherished the time she spent babysitting her great nephews and caring for her grandchildren, the light of her life.

Carol was predeceased by her husband Thomas K. Andrews, her son James M. Andrews, her brother James S. Martin and sister Ann M. (Martin) Reohr, as well as many other more distant relatives. Carol was survived by her daughter and son in law, Courtney (Andrews) Schwan and Zachary Schwan, her grandchildren Colton and Clara Schwan, her sister Barbara (Martin) Little, as well as many sister in laws, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Carol’s wishes there will be no funeral services. A celebration of her life will be held this summer in her favorite place, Lake George. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Lake George Association (https://lakegeorgeassociation.org) or The Lake George Land Conservancy (https://lglc.org), both of which work to preserve and protect Carol’s happiest place J

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