Carolyn Marie Squire, 97 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 22nd in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Carolyn was born January 20, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Otto and Caroline(Koeppel) Wiesemann. She grew up in Peoria, Illinois. Carolyn married Charles(Bud) Squire on November 26th, 1949. They honeymooned in Chicago at the Edgewater hotel.

After several years in Peoria, Bud and Carolyn raised their family in Park Ridge and Barrington, IL. Carolyn cherished family gatherings with her sisters and brother during holidays, graduations, and other special occasions. Carolyn and Bud retired to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas in 1993. Carolyn had a passion for cooking and card playing, often hosting friends for bridge and delightful meals at her home. She also had a deep love for travel and art, exploring numerous destinations in Europe, as well as China, Russia, Jerusalem, Tokyo, and her favorite, Hawaii.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her siblings, Audrey Alyward, Robert Wiesemann, and Virginia Fox. She is survived by her three children, Sue Regan(Joe Zimmer), John Squire(Millie) and Casey Squire(Laurie) and her four grandchildren, John Squire(Laura), Tom Squire, Justin Squire and Carlie Squire.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 16th at St. Michael Catholic Church, 201 North 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, Fl 32024.

Carolyn will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cemetery in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas later this year.

Rather than flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Michael Catholic Church.