Carol A. MacRae, 83, of Riverside, Rhode Island, passed away on October 2, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich after a courageous battle with dementia. A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Carol was born in Providence and spent her early years in Cranston and Coventry before settling in Riverside, where she lived most of her life.

Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Ed, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage; her daughter Lisa and her family; her brother Richard and his family; and a loved one, Kimberly Deane. She was predeceased by her parents, Herman and Gloria Babula.

Known for her sharp sense of humor and competitive spirit, Carol was an active member of the Ladies Division at Pawtucket Country Club for many years. She enjoyed golf, and playing cards and mahjong in the company of friends. Among her proudest moments on the course were her hole‑in‑one on hole seven, and a spirited challenge for the Ladies Championship that went into extra holes.She will be lovingly remembered.

The funeral will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 10, 2026 from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM PM at Pawtucket Country Club, 900 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02861, and all are welcome. For those who wish to honor Carol’s memory, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://lbda.org/donate)