Carol Ann Londrigan

Carol Ann Londrigan, 77, of Springfield, passed away at 9:57 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in the company of her loving husband. Carol was born on January 20, 1939 in Erie, PA to Howard and Charlotte Fish. Carol placed her family above all else in life, as she was raised by extended family herself. Carol's mother died when she was only four years old, and her father when she was twelve. She made her own way early in life and attended Western Michigan University before moving to Washington, DC to work for Central Illinois Congressman Peter Mack. It was during Congressman Mack's reelection effort that Carol traveled to Springfield, IL and fell in love with her future husband Tom Londrigan, a volunteer on the campaign. Carol turned down a job in the new John F. Kennedy White House to stay in Springfield and start a family. Carol was an active member of the Junior League of Springfield, and an avid supporter of the YMCA, where the competition swimming pool is named after her and her husband. She was also a long time board member of Lincoln Memorial Gardens. She was a certified master gardener and judge. Her opinion on all matters of horticulture were valued and sought after. She loved and cultivated her family no different. Her memory is now preserved in the Lincoln Gardens, where a Lincoln bench was dedicated to her by her family. Carol was a crucial part of all her children's lives and the backbone of her husband's endeavors. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard "Dick" Fish; her sister, Marcia Rice; and her step-mother, Alpharetta Fish. She is survived by her husband, Tom Londrigan; four children, Joe (Amanda) Londrigan, Patrick Londrigan, Tom (Betsy) Londrigan, Jr., and Genevieve Turner, all of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Haley and Ali Londrigan, Dylan and Tori Londrigan, Jack, William, and Kathryn Londrigan, Wesley Copelin, and Scarlett Turner. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. The gathering will begin with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 South Walnut St., Springfield with Rev. Seth Brown, celebrant. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2301 East Lake Dr., Springfield, IL 62712 or St. Joseph's Home, 3306 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703.