Carol Marie Pyykkonen, beloved mother, sister, and aunt, passed away on June 9, 2020 at the age of 67.

Carol was born on July 12, 1952 in Detroit, Mich. to Rudolph and Irja (Kinnunen) Pyykkonen. She graduated from Henry Ford High School in 1970, and she was a welcoming and recognizable face at the Plymouth Township office for 25 years. Carol devoted her life to her son, Robert, from her first marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Oliver. On July 15, 1989, she married her soulmate, Richard Silber.

A lover of arts, animals, and travel, Carol could often be found at the Plymouth Art in the Park festival, a local pottery class, or exploring new places with her husband, sisters, and many friends and family members—frequently with at least one dog in tow. She especially enjoyed vacationing by the ocean in Scituate, Mass. with her sister and nephews.

Carol was dedicated to the community in which she lived and worked, acting as Union President for the local AFSCME chapter and bringing beauty to the neighborhood with her garden. An avid sports fan, she rooted for the U of M Wolverines as well as the Detroit Red Wings, Tigers, and even the Lions. Carol will be remembered for her genuine, infectious laugh; her strength and perseverance; and her willingness to do anything she could for the many people she loved.

Carol was preceded in death by her father, Rudolph; mother, Irja; brother, Alan; sister, Alice; ex-husband, Larry; and husband, Richard. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Meghan Oliver, of Waterford, Mich.; her sister, Jean, of Chassell, Mich.; her nephews, Bryan (Melissa) Guzek, of Scituate, Mass., Jim Guzek, of Chassell, Mich., and Ian McPherson, of Harrisville, Mich.; her stepson Jason (Christa) Silber, of Grand Blanc, Mich.; and many loving grandnephews, step-grandchildren, and cousins.

A celebration of Carol's life will be held at a future date when family and friends can gather safely. In the meantime, please share your memories of Carol by joining the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/333758677611593/. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the American Kidney Fund and the Michigan Humane Society