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Carol in 1969 (she was then in the ELHS Class of 1971) and later in life.
Our dear classmate Carol Gerow Jackson, who we knew as Carol Gerow, passed away in January 2026. She was in our class at Pleasant View School during first and second grades, then joined the ELHS Class of 1971, where she remained until sometime in her senior year. Carol resided in North Adams, MA.
Here are excerpts from her obituary which appeared on the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral home website, North Adams, MA:
Carol Ann Gerow Jackson, 73, of North Adams, MA, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, surrounded by her family for her final journey.
Born in Springfield, MA on Nov. 22, 1952, Carol was the daughter of Mildred (Fisher) and Arthur Gerow. She attended schools in East Longmeadow.
She raised three children and instilled a warrior spirit in her tribe. She was enamored by her grandchildren and had a special bond with her oldest grandson, Elijah, and had great joy in spending time with all of her great-grandchildren whom she was especially proud of.
Carol described her life as unconventional. She was a spirit that could not be anchored down. In her earlier years, she was a dragonfly flying about, only landing somewhere long enough to catch a glimpse before she flew away again. She worked as a laborer in construction, a Jane of all trades, and loved decorating her home to create a welcoming environment. She loved motorcycle riding and the incredible bond of riding with her son. Her tales of riding through all continental states were inspirational and hilarious. When she parked her Harley for good, she traded it in for a scooter and was known to be riding all over town making people laught with her crazy antics.
When she learned her health was failing, Carol said she was comforted by knowing she had lived life to the fullest. She had taken the trip and lived with intention.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Monson and Carla Edmonds of Springfield, and Justin Price of North Adams; her dearest and first love, Charles Price of Springfield; a brother, Arthur Gerow, Jr. of New York; a sister, Susan Zuron; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was well loved in the town she finally settled in, North Adams.
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