Carole Ann Machoukas

Carole Ann Machoukas, of Maumee, OH passed peacefully, August 3rd, 2021, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Born March 29th 1933, to Clarence and Rosina Thompson, in Cleveland Ohio. Carole married the love her life, George in 1952. They settled, and proudly raised their four children, in Maumee Ohio, where they both would reside for the rest of their lives. Carole spent several years driving school bus for Toledo Public Schools. Known to most as “Grandma” or “GiGi,” Carole spent her years in retirement, shuttling her grandkids back and forth to Lake Lavine, many trips to the Toledo Zoo, countless sunset pontoon boat rides, and rooting on her beloved Toledo Rockets!! Always welcoming a visitor with an offer of a drink, Carole beamed at the accomplishments of her loved ones, and was always first to offer any help, or encouragement. She will be sorely missed, but all that knew her, can’t help but smile at the thought of her being reunited with her George. Carole is survived by her children, David (Jennifer), Tom (Cindy), Kay (Tim), and Patricia. Sister Jean Craft. Grandchildren, Emily(Andrew), Adam(Julie), Ryan (Natalie), Tiffany (David), Nick (Jahnna), and Ben. Great Grandchildren, Mallory, Elliot, Emerson, George, Madelyn, Noah, and Olivia. As well as her favorite Scottish Terrier, Zoey. Preceded in death, by her parents, Clarence and Rosina, Husband George, and Brother Robert. A private family service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Maumee. If friends wish, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made on Carole’s behalf to the Toledo Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, OH 44839.