Carol P. Mabin, 81

PLYMOUTH — Carol Pfordte Mabin, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Carol waged a courageous battle with cancer for over seven years, exceeding all expectations.

Carol’s life began June 21, 1944, in Binghamton, New York, the younger daughter of Robert and Miriam Pfordte. She was welcomed by a sister, Mary Jane, with whom she maintained a close relationship throughout her life. Nicknamed “Curly” by her parents, Carol graduated from Binghamton High School and attended Russell Sage College in Troy, New York, earning a degree in elementary education.

Carol met Keyle Mabin while working summers at Camp Van Schoonhoven near Troy, New York. Keyle served in the Army and they married in 1967. She followed him to Okinawa, Japan, where he was the commanding officer at Camp Kue, and they welcomed their first daughter, Diana Jean.

Carol and Keyle relocated to Connecticut after Keyle’s service. They welcomed their younger daughter, Marsha Jane, in 1973. Carol taught first grade for a few years, however, spent most of her time caring for her family. She was a doting mother and wife, “running the ship” for her entire life. They moved several times before buying the Deep River Motor Inn in Plymouth, in 1987. This began their New England adventure and they cherished their time in the North Country.

Carol and Keyle welcomed repeat customers at the motel for 16 years, then moved to the beautiful country home next door when they retired. Here, Carol helped raise her grandchildren, Fletcher and Reese, looked forward to visits from Diana, Laurel and Ava, and hosted countless family and friends.

Carol worked for several years at the Plymouth Water District and was on the Speare Memorial Hospital Patient Family Advisory Council. She volunteered for years at the front desk at Speare, assisting patients and families navigate their hospital visit. Carol treasured her years at Speare, making many of her dearest friends there. It was with gratitude that her family was able to spend her last days with her in a Hospice Room, which she helped to update while at Speare.

Carol is survived by Keyle, her husband of 58 years; her daughters, Diana and Marsha; her grandchildren, Fletcher (Morgan), Reese, Laurel and Ava; and her sister, Mary Jane. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law and his wife.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Britt McDonald, Dr. Bonnem and the wonderful team in the Oncology Department at Speare. Their exceptional care made Carol’s regular visits more tolerable. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol’s name to: Attn: Cheryl Callnan, Speare Memorial Hospital, 16 Hospital Road, Plymouth, NH 03264, or online at spearehospital.com/donate.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

For more information, visit Dupuisfuneralhome.com.