Carolyn Todd Dobyns

Carolyn Wilson Dobyns of Grasonville, MD, beloved wife of the late Richard Allison Dobyns, Jr., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on December 5, 1932 in Princess Anne, MD to the late Reginald H. and Mabel Webster Wilson, the fourth of five daughters. She attended schools there and was a graduate of Washington High School in Princess Anne, class of 1949. Carolyn worked as a legal secretary in Salisbury, MD for a few years. She married her husband of 56 years on July 6, 1956 in Princess Anne. They moved to Raleigh, NC while her husband attended college. After his graduation they moved to Ithaca, NY, and then to Severna Park, MD, where they raised their children. She and her husband moved to the Eastern Shore in 1982. Carolyn retired in 1995 after working for 21 years for Bruce S. Hughes, CPA in Severna Park. Carolyn was a Charter volunteer of Hospice of Queen Anne’s County (now Compass Regional Hospice) and a Charter volunteer of Estate Treasures, the hospice resale shop in Chester, MD (now Compass Closet). She was a member of the Nanticoke Chapter of the DAR; the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 296; the Women of the Moose, Bay Country Chapter; the Kent Island Yacht Club; and the Kent Island Heritage Society. In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was predeceased by all four sisters; Lorraine W. Long, Jeannette W. Croswell, and Betty W. Simpkins, all of the Princess Anne, MD area; and Regina W. Miller of the Seattle, WA area. Carolyn is survived by two daughters; Jeri Lynn Alls (David) of Fort Mill, SC, and Allison D. Lucas (Taylor) of Cockeysville, MD; and two sons, Richard A. Dobyns III (Sue), of Severna Park, MD and Robert W. Dobyns (Becki) of Ellicott City, MD. Also surviving are eight grandchildren Stephen Alls (Anna) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Jenna Alls Martin (Joel) of Fort Mill, SC; Daniel Lucas (Kelsey) of Phoenix, MD; Patrick Lucas (Emily) of Park Ridge, IL; Allison A. Dobyns and Caroline Dobyns, both of New York, NY; Kathryn Dobyns of Annapolis, MD; and Erin Dobyns of Ellicott City, MD and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Carolyn enjoyed playing bridge, crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with family and friends. A Memorial gathering will be held from 11am-12 noon on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home at 106 Shamrock Road, Chester, MD 21619. The Memorial service will immediately follow the gathering at 12 noon. Friends and family are invited to a reception at the funeral home after the service. Interment will be private. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kent Island Branch of the Queen Anne’s County Library, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 and Compass Regional Hospice, 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD 21617.

Carolyn Todd Dobyns

December 5, 1932 - June 17, 2024