Carolyn Mae Wright, a beacon of determination, resilience, and spitfire spirit, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Eastport on May 20, 1942, to Seymour and Florence (Mills) Brown, Carolyn was a woman of grit who faced life's challenges head-on, including a brave battle with cancer. She lived a fulfilling life that was marked by her hard work, devotion to family, and an enduring sense of duty towards her community. For 42 inspiring years, Carolyn served at Oceanview Nursing Home in Lubec, where she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She poured her heart and soul into her profession, training hundreds of CNA's and inspiring three of her granddaughters to become Registered Nurses, and one granddaughter a Medical Assistant. Her commitment to her work was as admirable as her love for her family. Carolyn's home was a sanctuary of love, order, and care, mirroring her dedication to both her professional and personal life. Family was the cornerstone of Carolyn's existence, and her joy was in providing for them. A homebody at heart, Carolyn seldom traveled far. When she did, she was often found in the passenger seat of her daughter Darlene's car, on their way to their Saturday shopping excursions. She derived immense pleasure from buying things for her loved ones, a testament to her generous spirit. A voracious reader and an avid word game enthusiast, Carolyn found joy in the simplest of things. She was the matriarch of her clan, her word was law, and her home was the epicenter of family gatherings. Carolyn's tell-it-like-it-is nature and sassy spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was a woman of substance who was never afraid to speak her mind, and she made sure her granddaughters inherited her spunk, teaching them well. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, Russell Wright Sr.; an infant sister, Cindy; and infant son Larry Scott; and a grandson Shane. Surviving are her children, Russell Wright and wife Joyce of Lubec, Darlene Wright and husband Craig Fletcher of Lubec, Roger Wright of Lubec, Ricky Wright and wife Tammy of Lubec, and Randy Wright and wife Becky of East Machias; grandchildren, Justin Wright, Roger Lee Wright, Jordan (Heather) Wright, Alisha (Joe) Tafelski, Jeremy (Kristy) Wright, Caitlin Brown, Krista (Jeffrey) Wright, Kirsti (Stephen) Simmons, and Stephanie (John) Reed; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother Gary (Sue) Brown of Winchendon, MA. A private burial will take place in the Olson Cemetery, Lubec. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carolyn's memory may be made to Down East Community Hospital, 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654, for their hospice room. Arrangements are being managed by Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Please share your memories, condolences, and photos on Carolyn's memorial page at www.MaysFuneralHome.com. Your stories and pictures will keep Carolyn's spirit alive and serve as a testament to her incredible life. Her legacy will be remembered with love and honor through your shared experiences.