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Carolyn Snelling, 1942–2026

January 13, 2026

Carolyn Snelling

Carolyn Ruth Snelling, born March 18, 1942, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by love with her two children by her side.

Carolyn was born and raised in Weston and spent her life in Lincoln, where she built a home centered on love, family, and kindness. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and her family was always her highest priority. Known for her kind heart and gentle spirit, Carolyn gave endlessly of herself to those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Donald Mason; her brothers, Donald Mason and his wife Rita Mason, and Arthur Mason and his wife Shirley Mason Reynolds; and her sister, Priscilla Ashworth Glass and her husband Gene Glass.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Donna Linstrom (Peter Linstrom); her son, David Snelling (Dannielle Snelling); her grandchildren, Erica Aucoin (Collin Aucoin), Rianna Romano (Ben Romano), Samantha Linstrom, Zachary Snelling (Lauren Snelling), and Logan Snelling; and her great-grandchildren, Madison and Elena Aucoin, and Peter and Oliver Romano. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Mary Anne Moszka of Concord along with many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Carolyn will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family and the love she shared so freely.

A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carolyn’s memory to hospice house in Lincoln via Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St. #B-102, Danvers MA 01923.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Concord, which provided this obituary. To share a remembrance or to offer a condolence, click here.

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