A. Carlynne Gano, 91, of Palmer Township, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 in her home.
Born February 11, 1926 in Plumsteadville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry R. Baxter, Sr. and Alice L. (Iliff) Baxter Hatter.
Her husband, Darwin G. Gano died December 2016.
Carlynne was an office manager for the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Allentown from 1978 until retiring in 1995.
She graduated from Wilson High School in 1943 and was a volunteer at Gracedale.
She is survived by twin daughters, Carol Ann Politi of Slatington and Lynn Nora Gano of Orwigsburg, a son, Darrell A. Gano of Palmer Township and 2 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Alice Ann Gano and her brothers, Russell R. Baxter and Harry R. Baxter, Jr.
Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:30 am until service time Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alice L. Iliff Baxter Scholarship in care of the Iliff School of Theology, 2323 East Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80210.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Sister M. Amata Shina, OSF
March 11, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Carlynne and I go back many years when Carol & Lynn were attending St. Francis Academy. I have many fond memories of our travels together. Attending the De Sales University’s theater productions – it was always an early dinner and then the show. Our trip to Disney, our many shopping sprees, the many day trips we took. and our trip to Scotland are some highlights that come to mind.
Carlynne was my best friend and we shared many of our personal experiences when we went to dinner or when driving. Now Carlynne is with the God who was always first in her life. Her love for God was reflected in the way she lived her life and in her kindness and generosity to all people. As Mark Twain once said, “Kindness is the language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” She believed that and I know that she was welcomed in heaven by the many that she treated with kind respect. Her Catholic faith was very important to her and she lived out that faith in her daily life and in her encounters with the people she met.
Carlynne, I know that you are in heaven, no more pain or worries, you are with Darwin. Pray for us who are still on the journey so that we will one day join you. We will miss you!
Darrell, Carol Ann & Lynn, accept my sympathy on the loss of your loving mother. You can pay tribute to her by living your lives according to the values and morals that she taught you. She was always so proud of the three of you! Carlynne, may you rest now in eternal peace.
– Sister Mary Amata Shina, OSF
Ella Rayburn
March 12, 2017 at 8:32 am
Dear Lynn, Carol and Darrell. You know your mom is with your dad and all the family and the ancestors. She is relieved of the events of the past few years. I will miss her as I miss your dad. Ella
Lynn Gano
March 13, 2017 at 7:32 pm
My mother and best friend: a woman who had a heart of gold. She was known to have a great sense of humor with the biggest, kindest, smile, which everyone enjoyed. I will miss her dearly.
She was a loving, caring mother, who always put kindness to others first. She loved her mother and family dearly and, was devoted to my father as well as all of us. They celebrated 70 years together in Nov., 2016. My father passed a few weeks later in December, 2016.
She was a past president of the Democratic club and member in the 50’s and 60’s. She played the saxophone in Earl Held’s All-Girl Band in the 40’s. In addition, during the 80’s, she belonged to the Scottish society as she was ever so proud of her Scottish heritage with her clan MacMillan, her maiden name being Baxter. In the late 90’s and 2000’s she belonged to a sewing group that sewed clothing for poor children in Appalachia as well as make blankets for the elderly at Gracedale, Nazareth, Pa. receiving a volunteer award.
She loved to sew and do crafts. Many have received quilts and other sewn items. Many clothing I wore as a child she made. She was an artist.
She had a very strong faith and prayed daily. May God hold her close in his arms and take her to my father, her mother, her brother, daughter, and continue to look down on us all with her smile and golden heart of love.
I hope to carry on her good works and faith in her name, and be the person she was and taught me to be.
Love you mom – best mom ever!
Clarence Freed
March 14, 2017 at 1:24 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God hold you close in this time of your loss. Love you.
Mary Zaccone
March 14, 2017 at 3:07 pm
With a most grateful heart I recall my happy college era days when I was the recipient of Mrs. Gano’s effusive goodness and generosity . I remember with appreciation the tremendous kindness Mrs. Gano gifted me as Lynn’s art school friend. Many of my happiest memories of those years were the visits to Lynn’s home where her dear mother greeted me as if I were family and included me in the most wonderfully unique and memorable adventures. Riding on the mule-powered canal boat, seeing a Broadway musical, and, most favorite, one Saturday morning, thrilling to the sounds of the Scottish clans’ gathering pipes in the Pennsylvanian equivalent of a wooded glen. Heaven, all of it. It was wonderful to have been swept under Lynn’s mom’s hospitable wing and to be included in her family’s doings with such warmth and affection.
While on her travels Mrs. Gano never failed to be mindful of all those she carried in her heart. I will always treasure her remembrances to me, the girl who dreamt of seeing the world. She did see it, and could not fail to share her great happiness with others, who included me. Her travel tales were filled with great wonder and excitement and joie de vivre. So marvelously kind, so joyously generous. I cannot think of her without hearing her, seeing her laughing. The glow of her life’s goodness will always be a reminder be more cheerfully giving of myself and to enjoy doing so.
In our Christmas card each year she would write, “We will have to get together for a picnic.” Happily, that day arrived a few years back, yet her message speaks still. I will look forward to the time when she and we all, the many whose lives she lit, may meet again under heavenly skies for a picnic that has no end. Darrell and Carol Ann and my dear friend, Lynn, I am truly sorry for loss of your wonderful mother. May our dear Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.
Bill Slopik
March 16, 2017 at 12:37 pm
Carlynne was always up no matter what happened she kept us all feeling good. She could walk into a room and take over with her personality alone. She was a friend first and a customer second and I spent many hours with her in classes and just talking at Allentown Sewing. The group of sewers that would meet to sew and discuss everything was never the same after her illness kept her away. I’ve lost allot of friends and customers over the years but Carlynne will always with us in spirit.Darrell and CarolAnn your mother was a classy lady and I will always remember her that way. Bill Slopik Allentown Sewing
Amy Shehee
March 16, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Lynn,
My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your dear mom. While I didn’t have the privilege of knowing her, from reading all the remembrances, it is clear that she was a wonderful woman, wife, and mother. Praying warm memories of your time together will ease your sorrow.
Your Berea friend,
Amy