CAROL STEIN BIRDSALL

BRISTOL — Carol Stein Birdsall, 74, of Bristol, passed away Sept. 22, 2025. She was born April 30, 1951, in Queens, N.Y., to Ruth and Fred Stein. After spending her childhood in New York City, Carol attended SUNY Albany, where she majored in English, made lifelong friends, and met her future husband, Dan.

After graduation, Carol and Dan moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., for several years before settling in Vermont, near Dan’s family, where they welcomed their two children, Amelia and Jake. In 1989, Carol earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Vermont and began working with the Early Education Program in the Addison Northeast Supervisory Union. She dedicated her career to supporting the speech and language needs of generations of preschoolers.

Though she often said she wasn’t musical, Carol had a deep love for music. She was a regular — and an excellent dancer — at all of Dan’s gigs and passed on her passion for musical theater to her daughter and grandchildren. She also loved spending time outdoors tending to her vegetable and flower gardens. An avid baker, homemade chocolate cookies were always a staple in her home.

Carol is survived by her husband, Dan; her daughter, Amelia Birdsall Looby; her son-in-law, Brian; and their children, Charlie and Olive. She was predeceased by her parents and her son, Jake. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the kind staff of Crescent Manor for their compassionate care and to the many friends and family who shared their unwavering love and support.

Carol was a thoughtful gift-giver and generous to her core. Throughout her life, she supported a wide range of causes and charities. In her honor, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held Nov. 22, at her home.◊