April 11, 1944 — October 5, 2025
Born in Milford, Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Cook) Eldredge. She was raised and educated in Milford, where she developed the strong work ethic and caring spirit that would define her life.
Carol was still employed as an inspector at IEP Technologies in Ashland, where she was known for her dedication and precision. Beyond her professional life, she devoted countless hours volunteering with the Milford Humane Society, where her compassion for animals—especially cats—was deeply appreciated and admired.
She loved spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved dog, Toby. Carol was known for her generous heart, her warmth, and the love she shared so freely with everyone she met. She touched countless lives and will be remembered for her kindness and spirit of giving.
Carol is survived by her children, Steven Lariviere and his fiancée, Janet Thrush, of Grafton, and Michelle Costa and her life partner, Scott Carver, of Grafton; her siblings, Robert Eldredge and his wife, Ina, of Bellingham, and Debra Sherillo and her husband, Anthony, of Milford; her grandchildren, Chelsea Benevides and her husband, Joshua, of Riverside, RI, Kaitlyne Costa of Grafton, and Cameron Carver of Grafton; and her great-grandchildren, Karly Wood, Mackenzie Wood, and Decklyn Benevides. She is also survived by her niece, Sara Ireland, her husband, Sean, and their two children.
A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, October 14, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m., with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to the Milford Humane Society, P.O. Box 171, Medway, MA 02053, or online at www.milfordhumane.org.
