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Carol Montrond, the den mother of the Journal, dies at 41

10:39 PM Fri, Jul 31, 2009 |
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Aug. 2:

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Carol's obit
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July 31:
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Carol Montrond, Jan. 21, 1968 - July 31, 2009


Carol Montrond, Beloved Providence Journal Newsroom Employee, Dies. Former Journal reporter Scott McKay blogs an obit at WRNI, where he now works.

Carol Montrond of Providence, longtime coordinator for the Providence Journal newsroom, died today of a brain aneurysm at Miriam Hospital. She was 41.

Montrond was beloved in the Journal newsroom. A graduate of Classical High School and Katharine Gibbs, she had a wide and deep knowledge of the newsroom culture and its personalities. For many years she was the one who made travel arrangements, made sure that expense accounts were in order and served as executive secretary to the newspaper's executive editors. A resident of the city's Fox Point neighborhood, Montrond knew her native city so well that reporters often used her as a resource when researching stories. She expecially knew the city's Cape Verdean community and her East Side neighborhood.

... At the Journal, Carol Montrond knew everyone in the building at 75 Fountain Street. Somehow, she could sense who was being promoted or demoted before any official announcements. She was a wonderful friend with a sparkling sense of humor and a smile that could light up the darkest winter day. She was an extraordinarily generous and loving person....

Smart, sensitive, clever, warm, unaffected and wise, Carol was a very special person, the spirited center of the newsroom. Her life ended way too soon, and there is no way to fill her shoes.

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Faye Zuckerman said:

Carol was a thoughtful, caring person. If anyone needed anything, she was the first to volunteer. She helped sell candy or items for anybody's fundraiser often donating more than she should have. She knew the names of everyone's children and remembered stories and anecdotes about them. She loved to listen. She always had a smile on her face; there was not a mean bone in her body. She will be missed by so many. Rest in peace, Carol. My heart goes out to her family. Faye Zuckerman

Link | August 1, 2009 8:07 PM
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Gail Ciampa said:

Carol Montrond was simply the most vibrant, bright personality you would ever want to meet. Funny, smart, sweet, giving; she was the best daughter, niece, sister, aunt, friend and colleague anyone could have. When you talked to her, she made you feel like you were special. That is a trait few people have. But she did.

She made me laugh the last time we talked on Tuesday.

The world is a sadder place without her.
Rest in peace and smile down on us once in a while Miss Carol.

Link | August 1, 2009 9:02 PM
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Laura Meade Kirk said:

Carol was, hands-down, the nicest, kindest and most generous person I have ever met. There aren't enough Carols in the world, which makes her loss that much sadder.
We'll miss you Carol, and we'll never forget you. You really did make our world a better place!

Link | August 1, 2009 10:46 PM
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Tara Daluk said:

Carol has been a long time family friend. She had a wonderful sense of humor and one of the biggest hearts I've ever seen. Her presense was astounding and lit up every room. Too young, too beautiful, too soon.
We will miss you always. Love Flavio, Tara, Isaiah, and Olivia.

Link | August 4, 2009 1:36 AM
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