Carole Anne Tomlinson

March 7, 1960 - September 12, 2020

Carole Anne Tomlinson, 60, of Ballston Lake, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam. She was born in Hudson, NY on March 7, 1960 a daughter of the late Edward and Kathryn Bogarsky Morrison and lived in the Ballston Lake area since 1998. Carole became a registered nurse and served the sick and infirm for more than three decades. She never stopped caring or learning. She attained a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice, and later a bachelor of science in nursing degree, culminating in a master of science degree in nursing. Carole began to get sick in 2013 and was forced to retire in 2016. She was diagnosed with two forms of cancer in December 2017. She fought the brave fight, enduring terrible pain until her death. She is the mother of two adult children, Kathryn Marie Rock (Eric) Kutny, of Guilderland, and Michael Ambrose Rock of Schenectady; and has a granddaughter, Kara Kutny, of Guilderland; all of whom survive. She is survived by her husband, author/editor/photographer, Shawn M. Tomlinson, of Ballston Lake. Carole served as muse to her husband, encouraging him to take risks and push ahead to write many books. Carole painted the covers for several of his books and for the magazines he edited. The two were married Jan. 7, 2008 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Broadalbin. Carole herself was the author and illustrator of two children’s books, Elephant Dreams and The Flying Dog. Elephant Dreams was reprinted in full color in the December 2019 issue of Phenomenal Stories magazine. The Flying Dog will appear in a future issue of the magazine as tribute to her talent as an artist and storyteller. Carole is also survived by a brother, Edward (Cindy) Morrison of Ballston Lake; two sisters, MaryLou Casey, of Saratoga Springs, and Kate (David) Balder of Stratford; her beloved cousin Peter Bogarsky; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Johnstown. Memorial donations may be made in care of the funeral home.