Carole M. Layton (née Charlton), of Fishtown, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of 66 years to John Layton, Carole was the cherished mother of Carole Turchi (John), Linda Kearney (Terry), Lisa Layton, Kelly Sanabria (Aquilino), and Jacqulyn Thoroughgood (Patrick).

She was a devoted "Gmom" to Vanessa Perrault (Chris), Alana Turchi (Ruben), Damien Turchi, Matthew Kearney (Tiffany), Mark Kearney (Kelly), Joshua Sanabria (Alexis), Morgan Sanabria, Noelle Thoroughgood, and Courtney Thoroughgood (Cheyenne), and a proud great-grandmother to Ana Lucia, Parker, Nico, and Olive. Carole is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Carole worked as a switchboard operator at both St. Mary's Hospital and Neumann Medical Center, where she was known for her kind and compassionate nature.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 701 Gaul St. (at Berks), Philadelphia, PA 19125. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carole's memory may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church at the address above.