Carol E. Mann

Carol E. Mann, 76, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 16. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Carol was a beloved daughter of the late Muriel (Hassenfeld) Mann, the late Leon S. Mann, and the late Inga (Freudenberg) Basch Mann.

Carol grew up in Providence and graduated from Lincoln School, then went on to graduate from Case Western University ‘72, and then to University of Michigan School of Social Work, from which she earned her M.S.W. in 1974.

Carol dedicated her life to helping other people. As a social worker for the State of Michigan and then in private practice for many years, Carol supported countless patients. Along with her family, Carol was proud of her community and philanthropic work with many organizations in Michigan, Rhode Island, and nationally. She was a proud supporter of non-profit organizations that focused on education, women’s causes, diabetes research, and animal rescue. Along with her brother Robbie, she established the Mann Endowment Fund and the Mann Child Policy Externship at Case Western Reserve’s Schubert Center of Child Studies. Carol loved spending time at her lake house in Caseville, Michigan, visiting her large and growing family, and being with her beloved Maltichon rescue dog, Callie.

Carol leaves her brother, Robbie Mann (Judy) of Miami Beach, FL, sister Susan Fink (Bill) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and sister Joan Chesner (the late Dr. Lou Chesner) of La Jolla, CA. Carol was a devoted aunt to her niece and nephews: Jonathan (Kate) Chesner, Michael (Annie-Kate) Chesner, Andrew (Amelia) Fink, Lauren (Brett) Perlmutter, and Zachary (Hannah) Mann and the late Maxwell Mann. She was proud to be great-aunt to Teddy, Liza, Emersyn, Ivy, and Liam.

A private graveside service was held in Rhode Island.

Shiva will be observed on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Waterman Grille, 4 Richmond Square, Providence, RI.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Michigan Animal Rescue League, 790 Featherstone Street, Pontiac, MI 49342 or at https://marl.org/donate/memory-honor-donation/.