Carol Neumann, 86, of Englewood, Fla., passed away on Feb. 9, 2022 at Village on the Isle Hospice House in Venice, Fla.
Born on April 3, 1935 in Tarrytown, Carol was the daughter of John Ardsley Manchester and Grace (Chaplan) Manchester.
She and her husband Philip J. Neumann Jr. had a dairy farm in Delhi, where they raised their children Carol Lee Cantwell, Susan L. Decker, and Philip J. Neumann III. Besides her parents, Carol was predeceased by a sister, Sandra Twitty, and a brother, John A. Manchester Jr.
She attended Anderson College in South Carolina and the University of Connecticut.
She married her husband Philip in 1955 in Scarsdale. Carol and her husband bought a dairy farm on Peakes Brook Road, Delhi, in August of 1957 where they lived until 2007 when they relocated to Englewood, Fla.
Carol was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family. She loved to have family gatherings and barbecues and was known for her fabulous meals during the holidays.
Carol baked everyday, did a lot of canning, and always made things from scratch. She enjoyed mowing the lawn, watching UConn girl’s basketball games and working on Election Day. Her greatest joy was spending time with her husband and family, including attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. She cherished going out and socializing with friends.
She is survived by her husband, Philip J. Neumann Jr.; children Carol Lee Cantwell, Susan L. Decker (Kurt), and Philip J. Neumann III (Tammy); grandchildren Jamie L. Cantwell, Jessica M. Shiner (Jason), Julie R. Cantwell-Lee (Daniel), Jennifer L. Alexander (Eric), John R. Holbert (Rachel), Justin M. Eighmey, Shawn P. Neumann, and Michael J. Neumann; great-grandchildren Ryan L. Weaver, Isabella Shiner and Willow S. Shiner.
The family extends deep thanks to the staff at Village of the Isle Hospice House in Venice.
A celebration of life for the family will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lemon Bay Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol’s name to Village on the Isle Hospice House, 910 Tamiami Trail S, Venice, FL 34285.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Neumann family.
