Carol E. Inglis, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She had been in declining health for some time but remained strong in spirit until the end.
Born and raised in the house she would call home for her entire life, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Vivian (James) Ouellette.
Carol’s life was marked by devotion and love. She was married to her late husband, John P. Inglis, for 61 years. Together, they built a family and shared countless memories until John’s passing on January 2, 2020. Carol’s love for her family was boundless, and she found her greatest joy in the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her warmth, laughter, and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carol graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1956. She was known for her kind and caring nature, and she had a special place in her heart for animals. Even in her later years, Carol could often be found feeding the neighborhood cats, and one stray in particular found a permanent home in her heart and her house.
Carol’s legacy lives on through her three children: Robert “Bob” Inglis and his companion Sue Chadsey of Tyngsboro, MA; John Inglis and his companion Laura Lake of Sandown, NH; and Heather Maguire and her husband Craig of Kingston, NH. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her daughter in law Susan Inglis and her partner Vyto, her sister-in-law Virginia Powers and many lifelong friends. Her love, generosity, and spirit touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Carol was the sister to the late, Wilfred Ouellette and Gail Gawrys and the mother-in-law to the late Victoria (Dumas) Inglis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Carol’s honor on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM, followed by Mass at 11:00 AM at The Immaculate Conception Church, 144 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852. Burial will take place at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Carols name can be made to your local MSCPA or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851. For further information or to leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.
12 responses to “Carol E. Inglis 87, lifelong Lowell resident”
Auntie Carol was one of the best people I know. She was very kind and had a big impact on my life when I was growing up. She showed me how a loving family operated and always welcomed me and my siblings into her home. We spent many holidays together. She was a devoted sister to my mother, Gail. Auntie Carol always loved animals and was a good example of how to treat them. She will be very missed and I am certain she was greeted by many who loved her on the other side.
So sorry for your loss she was a great person and friend awesome family you will be missed
Thanks,Joe for your kind words and for being such a great neighbor all of these years! Every time I drove past your house with my mom , she would say I have to walk up the street and talk to Joe about the construction in the orchard!
So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Carol and John wee lifelong neighbors of my cousin, Bill Bray. They were with him when he passed. Bill always called Carol “St Francis of Assisi” (the patron Saint of animals). Carol stayed in touch with me, always inquiring about my only grandchild. I looked forward to our telephone conversations. I will miss her kind heart and loving spirit.
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet person. I remember playing softball with Heather in Centerville and she was friendly with my mom. We all grew up on Christian Hill. May she rest in peace. Melissa (Katsaros) Proebsting
Thank you so much for your kind words about my mother. I’m not sure who had more fun back in our softball days- us or our mothers! Such great memories!
So sorry to hear about Carols passing. Having her and John as neighbors was a pleasure and I will never forget her passion for animals. If we could reach up and hold a star for every time she made us smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of your hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Inglis family during this difficult time.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. Our mother loved her neighborhood. She had decades of stories and good memories that she shared often with all of us
The Barnaby Family is very saddened by Carol’s recent passing. She was cousins with my father and uncles. For many years she corresponded with my mother – always sending holiday cards and lovely notes. She had the most beautiful handwriting that I have ever seen! She was such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for your kind words.Brookline always held a special spot in her heart and she so enjoyed visiting and corresponding with everyone
So saddened to hear of Carol’s passing. She was so very caring, loving and devoted to her family. We stayed in touch over the years, visited her in her home every time we traveled east, and spoke with her by phone until her health was failing – making it difficult for her. Carol stayed in contact with my mother (her cousin Exilda) until my mother passed. And she always kept me up to date about family. How she loved animals including the birds she watched outside her dining room window as well as stray cats, especially one she fed in her back room during the winter to keep him out of the cold. We were hoping to see her again this fall, yet take solace that she passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Thank you ,Diane and Alan for your kind words. She always enjoyed her visits with both of you