Dr. Carolyn Seaton, a 53 year coastside resident, passed away at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center on October 6, 2021 from neuro-endocrine cancer.

Carolyn was born September 21, 1948 in Clarksville, Tx. Her father was an equipment operator for an international construction company, affording the opportunity of traveling for work. Along with her family, Carolyn spent her childhood living in many different and unique places such as: Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Dacca/Pakistan, Taiwan, Utah, Lake Tahoe, and finally California.

After graduating from Menlo-Atherton High School one year early, Carolyn declined traveling on with her family to Australia to live and instead, she pursed her career in nursing. She first worked at San Mateo County hospital as an LVN, while earning her RN at CSM. Following this, she worked in the ICU and then the emergency room at Seton Hospital in Daly City, as well as a mobile ICU nurse. Carolyn deeply valued education and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College, her Master's degree from University of Phoenix, and her PhD at USF. Carolyn was absolutely passionate about the nursing and healthcare profession. During her career, she spent 41 years as an RN, worked as an MICN, and was a college nursing instructor at both CSM and San Jose Evergreen Community College. Carolyn retired as a nurse educator for San Mateo County Hospital.

Carolyn was well traveled and had colorful stories of all of the places she lived, and visited such as: England, Amsterdam, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Tahiti. She enjoyed traveling and immersing herself in the art, food, architecture, music, and people.

Helping people was at Carolyn's core. She was often offering to lift others. Carolyn was a feminist at heart, always trying to empower women. She volunteered as a speaker and advocate against domestic violence, and was a board member for AAUW (American Association of University Women). She was also a docent for the HMB Historical society.

Above all, Carolyn loved being with her family. She was a proud mother and grandmother. She adored spending time with her grandchildren delighted in watching them grow. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Lester and Sara Davis. She is survived by her partner of 22 years, Martin Paul, her children Jason and Michelle, and her daughter-in-law Tarrone, her grandchildren: Adam, Brady, and Alexa, and her sisters, brother, and nieces and nephews.