DOVER PLAINS – Carolyn Joyce Marma, a longtime Dutchess County resident and formerly of Sun City Center, FL and Long Island, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at ArchCare at Ferncliff Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rhinebeck. She was 78.

Daughter of the late Harold and Leona (LaForte) Hartwell, Carolyn was born in Manhasset, NY on March 8, 1943. On March 30, 1963 in New Hyde Park, she married Albert J. Marma, who survives at home.

Carolyn had an incredible eye for design and aesthetics and for many years worked as a kitchen designer for several firms throughout the Hudson Valley. She was an avid gardener and a great cook as well.

In addition to her husband Albert, she is also survived by her sons: Kenneth Marma of Kingston, Dennis Marma & his wife Carolyn of Poughquag, Gary Marma of Eustis, FL, and Daniel Marma & his wife Gina of Verbank; her grandchildren: Dylan Marma, Colin Marma, Quinn Marma, Emily Marma, Michelle Marma, Gary Marma, Jr. & his wife Jennifer, Tyler Marma, and Gillian Marma; and two great-granddaughters.

A graveside service will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 25 at St. Denis Cemetery, 604 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (www.parkinson.org).

Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. For online tributes, you can visit Carolyn's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.