Obituary for Carol L. Rudman
Carol Rudman, formerly of Nashua, NH, passed away on November 8th in Washington D.C. at the age of 86 after a brief illness.
After graduating from Dana Hall School in Wellesley Massachusetts, Ms. Rudman completed her education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, obtaining a degree in political science. In her early career, she worked as the personal assistant to syndicated cartoonist Al Capp, forging what was a life-long friendship. She also taught French at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, MA.
Ms. Rudman then embarked in a long career with the State Department, where she served overseas in the U.S. embassies in Paris and Brussels before finishing her career at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Over the course of her 50-plus year government career, she received numerous awards and commendations for her outstanding service.
In her private life Ms. Rudman, who was an accomplished flautist, enjoyed classical musical performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and visiting the various museums in Washington D.C. She was also a member of the National Press Club.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Theresa Rudman of Nashua, NH, and her brother, the late U.S. Senator Warren B. Rudman (R-NH). Ms. Rudman is survived by her sister Jean Gale of Kittery, Maine, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private service for immediate family and friends was held at the Beth Abraham Cemetery in Nashua, NH.
After graduating from Dana Hall School in Wellesley Massachusetts, Ms. Rudman completed her education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, obtaining a degree in political science. In her early career, she worked as the personal assistant to syndicated cartoonist Al Capp, forging what was a life-long friendship. She also taught French at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, MA.
Ms. Rudman then embarked in a long career with the State Department, where she served overseas in the U.S. embassies in Paris and Brussels before finishing her career at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Over the course of her 50-plus year government career, she received numerous awards and commendations for her outstanding service.
In her private life Ms. Rudman, who was an accomplished flautist, enjoyed classical musical performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and visiting the various museums in Washington D.C. She was also a member of the National Press Club.
She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Theresa Rudman of Nashua, NH, and her brother, the late U.S. Senator Warren B. Rudman (R-NH). Ms. Rudman is survived by her sister Jean Gale of Kittery, Maine, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private service for immediate family and friends was held at the Beth Abraham Cemetery in Nashua, NH.