Carole E. Brelsford, 83, of Allentown, died Feb. 3, 2023, in Traditions of Hanover, Bethlehem.

She and her late husband, John “Jack” B. Brelsford, celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 2014.

Born in Potsdam, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Edward and Elaine (Avery) Roach and beloved granddaughter of Samuel and Grace Avery.

She attended Syracuse Business School and was a secretary at Western Electric.

Later she worked as a buyer for Hess’s Marketing department and went on to retire as a medical secretary from Lehigh Valley Orthopedics.

A faithful member of Asbury United Methodist Church, South Whitehall, she was very active in the church where she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, the food bank and the church bazaar.

She lived life to the fullest and was passionate about many things.

She and her husband traveled extensively throughout Europe and all over the United States.

She especially loved her yearly family vacations to the Outer Banks, N.C.

Some of her favorite past times were seeing Broadway shows, attending Penn State football games, having lunch with friends, shopping, and most importantly, gathering with her family.

Above all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Jill Henry (Chris), Cathy Golden (Tim), Jennifer Oswald (Mike); grandchildren Amanda, Connor, Nathan, Hannah, Ned, Maria, Mitch and Jack; great-grandson Arthur; sister Marcia Bergstein (Joseph) and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother Samuel Roach.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to helpfightra.org.

Condolences may be made at brubakerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.