Obituary of Carol A. Kirkwood

Carol A. Kirkwood Age 79 of Horseheads, NY. She was born October 29, 1943 in New Kensington, PA, daughter of the late William and Mary (Vrudey) Vestrand and passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ernest W. Kirkwood, Jr; children Ernest W. Kirkwood III, Kim (Mike) Buck and Jeff Kirkwood all of Horseheads; grandchildren Carissa (Josh) Ruggiero of Horseheads, Ernest W. (Mikayla) Kirkwood IV of Horseheads, Josh Kirkwood of Clearwater, FL, Melissa (Derek) Chevalier of Corning, Michael (Mary) Buck of Chicago, IL, Jenna Buck of Ithaca and Kailey Kirkwood of Clemson, SC; great grandchildren Josie, Flora and Rubie Kirkwood, Mia and Audrianna Ruggiero; brother William (Tina) Vestrand of Nashville, TN along with several nieces and nephews. Carol was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Horseheads. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking. She never missed a baseball game her sons played, being coached by their father and was very supportive of them, but most of all enjoyed her grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to visit Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Sunday, March 12th from 1 to 4 pm. Her funeral and committal services will follow at 4 pm. Rev. Robert Russell will officiate. She will be laid to rest in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, PA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Carol through donations to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023