Carol Shade Cochran, 91, of Easton, PA passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Country Meadows, Forks Twp. She was born September 30, 1929 in Easton, PA to the late Clyde L. and Helen (Hartman) Shade. She was the wife of John M. Cochran who died in 2016. They were married for 65 years.
Carol graduated from Easton High School in 1947. She graduated from Cedar Crest College with a B.A. in Chemistry on June 1, 1951 and married John the following day. She worked for J.T. Baker Chemical Co. for 17 years before retiring in 1991. Carol was a member of AAUW Easton, the Gourmet Group and Bridge Club. She also enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her children: Peter Cochran of Easton and his wife Peggy; Thomas Cochran of Antrim, NH and his wife Nancy; Catherine Walters of Easton and her husband Scott; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be private due to COVID. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Seeing Eye, Inc., One Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960 or St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Gayle Bush-Klinzman
November 29, 2020 at 9:28 am
Peter, Tom and Cathy,
May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Sincere sympathy,
Gayle Bush-Klinzman
BETTE L SEVENEY
November 29, 2020 at 10:31 am
Dear Peter, Peggy, & family. I’m sorry to read of the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May God be with you through this difficult time. Take care and God bless.
Mark J. Biedlingmaier
November 29, 2020 at 2:09 pm
Dear Pete, Tommy, and Cathy… we all so enjoyed your Mom’s company at Country Meadows over many holidays and festive occasions… no doubt you will rest on fond memories of time spent together… and now reunited again with John… both towering figures of the old days in Easton. Special blessings for peace and comfort this holiday season. Regards, Mark Biedlingmaier
Roseann Affa
November 30, 2020 at 10:32 am
Carol was a dear friend that I have known for 50 years. I worked for her husband John in the office of Clyde Shade Agency. She was a kind and generous person who always asked about our family. May she rest in peace with John and our hearts go out to Pete, Tom and Cathy.
Annette Russo
November 30, 2020 at 12:49 pm
Peter, Thomas, and Cathy,
My mom worked with yours in the lab at Baker Chemical. I remember the laughing they did and the fun they had together. My prayers for comfort in this time are coming to you and your families.
Virginia Conover
December 1, 2020 at 9:17 am
With sincere sympathy. She was a dear friend for many, many years. Fondly, Ginny Conover
Ann Weaver Vresk
December 11, 2020 at 5:58 am
Pete , Tom and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Prayers with your family at this time.