Carol Jean Levy Willens, a 30-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on December 27 in Santa Monica after a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer. She was 67. Carol, the daughter of Ida and Jacob Levy, grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, with her sister Eleanor and brother David. She earned her master’s degree in social work at McGill University and, as Carol Weinstock, worked as a psychotherapist for decades with patients who undoubtedly benefited from her tireless dedication. As anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will attest, Carol never did anything in half-measures. Those fortunate enough to find themselves in conversation with Carol knew they were getting all of her. Inquisitive, caring and selfless, Carol gave everything she had to her community. Carol cherished each and every second she spent with her friends and family. A memorial to celebrate her life will be held February 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, in Santa Monica. Carol is survived by her husband, Earl P. Willens; brother David; sister Eleanor (Alan) Goldman; children Jessica Weinstock (husband Jason) Graham, and Daniel Jeffrey (Lindsay) Weinstock; stepchildren Scott (Marina) Willens and Elara Willens; and grandchildren Leo and Evan Willens, Fletcher Graham and Jocelyn Weinstock. Please view the ‘In Loving Memory of Carol Willens’ Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/In-Loving-Memory-of-Carol-Willens/133415376719326?v=wall.’ In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Los Angeles Childhood Development Center (www.lacdc.net/donate).
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