Carolyn Ann

Cartier

Carolyn Ann Cartier passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on January 31,1938 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Ernest Lewis and Belva Marian (Cronk) Riemenschneider. Carolyn graduated from Pontiac Central High School and went on to further her education at Michigan State University. She later settled in the Waterford area, where she devoted herself to raising four children and building a loving home. Carolyn was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent approximately 25 years as an office manager at Gardener- White before retiring. In her free time, Carolyn enjoyed cooking and was also known to be a wonderful cook. She loved watching game shows, especially "The Price is Right", working on puzzles and Sudoku, and admiring the beautiful purple irises that surrounded her home. Above all, Carolyn cherished her family. She was incredibly close to her children and grandchildren, who meant the world to her. The time she spent with them was her greatest joy, and the love she shared with her family will be treasured always. Carolyn leaves behind her loving children, Stephen (Tammy) Cartier, Thomas Cartier, Scott (Barbara) Cartier, and Holly (Anthony Bingham) Lawson; cherished grandchildren, Allyson (Anthony), Hannah, Christopher (Michelle), Kyle, Nick (Leigh), Colton, Tyler, and Brandon; and dear sister, Alice (John) Batzloff. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and sisters, Donna (Carl) Matheny and Betty (Glen) Hagyard.

Family will receive guests on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Coat's Funeral Home- Waterford (3141 Sashabaw Rd) with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 PM. Should you wish to make a charitable donation, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Carolyn's name.