Carole Ruth Beckwith, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home in Madison on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She was born in Bronx, New York on August 2, 1940 to the late Morris and Helen Nathan. In addition to her parents, Carole was predeceased by her father in law George Beckwith. Carole is survived by her loving husband Gary Beckwith, sons Glenn (Susan) Beckwith, Scott Beckwith, daughter Melissa (Peter) Ginz, sisters Lynn (Joel Samick) Nathan, Marsha (Jeffery) Arest, grand children Gregory Beckwith, Brook Beckwith, Clark Beckwith, Sutton Beckwith, Banks Beckwith, Henry Ginz, Hayden Ginz, and mother in law Dorothy Beckwith. Friends may call on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road, Madison. There will be a service of remembrance at 12:00 pm followed by burial at Race Hill Cemetery, 67 Race Hill Road, Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: CT affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 350 Church St., Lobby Level, Hartford, CT 06103.