Carolyn Garbade Borgmann

Carolyn Garbade Borgmann, 77, formerly of Conklin, NY passed away on Nov. 10, 2017. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents William Dixon Sr. and Elice Cole, brother William Dixon, Jr., ex-husband J. Robert Garbade, daughter Kristine Garbade Duke and son J. Richard Garbade. She is survived by her husband of 30 years Fred Borgmann, son Robert (Linda) Garbade, step-sons Kurt, Eric  and Frederick Borgmann and step-daughter Trish (Paul) Prevete as well as Grandchildren: Lauren (Eric) Patton, Dr. Ellie Garbade, Bob Garbade, John Garbade, Alicia (Dr. Jason) Brustein, Eric Garbade, Jaclyn Prevete, Evan Prevete and Thad Prevete. Also, Carolyn enjoyed a special relationship with her cousin Marilyn Packer as well as many close friends in her home Binghamton area.
Carolyn was a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother, ever doting on her Grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. She spent limitless time teaching them important life lessons all the while just enjoying being in their presence. She also relished in playing Liverpool Rummy with them, often until the wee hours of the morning. Carolyn’s second love and life’s passion were her German Shepherds. She was the proud Owner/Operator of Von Adelhof Kennel and was widely recognized as one of the top breeders of pure-breed German Shepherds in the Eastern United States and her clients were from all over this country as well as parts of Europe.
Carolyn was a wonderful soul and will be sorely missed by her family, friends and German Shepherds alike. We wish you to Rest in Peace, until once again we are reunited, in eternal life. Carolyn’s family will receive friends at Thomas J Shea Funeral Home Inc.at 137 Robinson St., Binghamton, NY on Friday Nov. 24, 2017 from 11 am until 1 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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