Carol Anne (Sullivan) Cummings loving wife and mother, 70, of West Chatham, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born on December 2, 1946 in Amsterdam NY, an only child, to the late Charles and Phinniah Sullivan. Carol lived in Germany with her husband and her first born while he served in the US Army until he was posted in Vietnam. She then moved to Dennisport residing with her in-laws. Carol blessed everyone she met. She opened her heart and home to kids on choir tour and families who were trying to save up for their own home. This carried into her business as well. She gave teens their first summer job and a lot of them ended up staying on through graduation, becoming part of the family. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Carol loved teaching the youth at church in Harwich and spent a lot of time taking them to youth events and concerts. She love the annual Soul Fest outing in New Hampshire and loved to sing and dance to the music of the News Boys, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin and Third Day. Carol was a Head Start bus driver and then became a full time rural letter carrier for the Harwich Post Office. She could always be seen in her right hand drive, four wheel, bright orange International Harvester Scout. In 1978, she moved to West Chatham and by 1983 she started her home-based business, Chatham Jam & Jelly Shop. Meanwhile, she took management classes at Cape Cod Community College, and watercolor classes at the Chatham Creative Arts Center. She cared for her aging mother and her elderly Aunt Gladys in her home until their deaths. In 2014, Chatham Jam & Jelly expanded and moved to a new location a mile down the road. She was an active member of the Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Robert "Robin" Cummings, Jr, her two sons Robert A. Cummings III and his wife Karen of Marstons Mills, MA, Charles A. Cummings and his wife Erica of Centerville, MA; two daughters Effie Cummings of Harwich, MA and Meredith Richter and her husband Ryan of Hyannis, MA; and three grandchildren, Kyle Cummings, Nathaniel Cummings and Alyssa Richter. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday May 30th, 4-7 PM at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 31st at 10:00 AM at Cape Cod Bible Alliance, 3600 Main Street, Brewster, MA. Graveside service immediately following at Pine Grove Cemetery, 32 Pine Grove Rd., West Harwich, MA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CHAMP HOMES, 82 School St., Hyannis, MA 02601

Carol, we loved you and was so appreciative of your generous and kind spirit. You cared about everyone, and your love of God showed in everything you did. The angels broke out in celebration when they saw you were coming home, because heaven just got a little sweeter. We will meet again, where we will be able to sing those songs you loved so much, with better voices and eyes on our LORD. We'll miss you, but only for a short time.

Such a lovely woman and clearly beloved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm so sorry for your loss, it's never easy to lose a loved one. It is wonderful for you to have had such a mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Robin, we are deeply sorry to hear of Carol's passing. We have very much enjoyed getting to know you and Carol over the last few years. Carol was so kind and generous. We will be praying for comfort for you and your family. We will be sure to stop into the shop now and again to see you.

God's peace be with your family. Carol will be remembered as the beautiful woman that she was.

Wish I could be there but my thoughts and love are with you all. May God grant peace to you all.

Rob I am sorry for your Mom's passing but we know we will all meet again! Now I know where you inherited your gift of music.

There's no one like a Mom. She sacrifices herself for all she loves while growing within herself. She contributed much and she is blessed women. May she hear welcome home my good and faithful servant peace to you and your family.

Casey and my prayers are with you and the whole family. Carol gave my sister and I our first "official" summer jobs and it was always a joy to go to work. She was always singing along to the Newsboys CD playing in the kitchen and was always just fun to be around. She will be missed here but we rejoice that she is dancing and singing on the streets of Gold!

Dear Robin and family, So saddened to hear of Carol's passing. It was our pleasure to know her all these years.She was a wonderful neice and cousin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Love, Aunt Mildred & Lois Ann

Sorry For Your Loss Rob and Karen. Mom is Dancing with our Savior, Next time you see Her you wont have to Say Goodbye !!!!!!

Pray, Reflect and Remember special times and fond memories with Carol / your Mom.

Thoughts and prayers to the family, so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful woman!

My thoughts and prayers are with you Rob, Karen and family.. may you hold sweet memories close to your heart

My dearest friend Carol. A loving,caring,beautiful soul. We shared so much. i feel so sad for your family. No one ever loved a family like you did. I will miss you. Love, Cindy

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Carol was such a sweet lady. I still remember her taking me along to the drive in to see Star Wars. She will be missed.