Carol G. Tierney

June 22, 1934 - January 2, 2022

Carol Tierney, was a native of Wilmington DE, passed away at a health care facility in Elkton, MD on 1/2/2022. She was 87 and the third child of six children born to Anne and Thomas Gerstenberg.

Shortly after graduating from High School, Carol entered the Benedictine Community in Ridgely, MD. She earned a Master of Arts Degree in education and taught Elementary students for several years in Wilmington, DE. In the early sixties Carol taught children with special needs at the Benedictine School in Ridgely, MD and became the Director for eleven years.

In 1977, Carol left the Benedictine Community and married Francis J. Tierney of Chesapeake City, MD. Together Carol and Frank devoted themselves to breeding, training, and harness racing. Also during this time Carol was a special education teacher and coordinator at Gilpin Manor in Cecil County for several years. Carol was devoted to Frank till his death in 2017.

Carol’s greatest love was her husband, Frank. She was most happy on the farm caring for her beloved horses, dogs and cats along with helping Frank. Together they managed and raced many well-known and highly successful standard bred horses. Carol never missed a race with Frank as they raced at Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland harness tracks. Their success as owners and trainers was tremendous and they won numerous Maryland stakes races.

She will be missed by many friends who benefitted from her caring nature love of life.

Carol is survived by three of her siblings: Nancy Lykes of Oakhurst, NJ, John Gerstenberg of Wilmington, DE, and Loretta Abrahamsson of Sterling Heights, MI and their families.

A memorial will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to “Alzheimer Foundation” or “The Benedictine Community” in Newark, DE. To send online, condolences please visit www.rtfoard.com

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Carol Tierney, was a native of Wilmington DE, passed away at a health care facility in Elkton, MD on 1/2/2022. She was 87 and the third child of six children born to Anne and Thomas Gerstenberg. Shortly after graduating from High School, Carol entered the Benedictine Community in Ridgely, MD. She earned a Master ofContinue Reading

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I knew both Carol and Frank for many years as well as visited their farmette in Chesapeake City, MD. They were a lovely couple and their love for animals was a key part of their life together. May the Lord Bless her soul and may she rest in peace.

Our condolences to Carol's family. She and Frank were friends and Carol will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace.

Carol was a lovely lady, I meet Carol and Frank at the Elkton YMCA, we exercised together and Frank swam at least 5 days a week. She seemed so familiar to me. When I found out she had been a Benediction nun, it al fit together. I went to St. Elizabeth H.S. and we had so many friends in common. I visited she and Frank several times at the farm. They where a beautiful couple. I visited her in her Elkton care home also. She was a blessing to know.

Carol, I will miss you, seeing your radiant smile, your love of the "little pony" you adored along with your older mares whom you loved. Sunday morning Breakfast with Judy and friends after Mass then carrots on Sunday morning with you, Frank and the horses, checking in to see you had whatever you needed. Getting the new refrigerator, finding Nadine, all great memories of you. Jim and I helping Frank with the Tractor! Tractor at his age, you kept him young Carol. Walk now together, laugh and be joyous no longer in pain, no longer lonely for Frank! God bless and keep you Carol, Jim and I will miss the times we shared with both of you. Linda and James Dyekman Terbilyn Farm Chesapeake City, Maryland

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She will be dearly missed, always looked forward to her and her husband comming in, she made it a point to say high and brought me durran racing picture. They were always a fun couple to talk to we shared our passion for our horses.
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So sorry for your loss. We remember Frank and Carol well. Had many Sunday dinners with them at my parents, Joan and Dante Lupinetti's farm. My dad raced and trained horses with Frank. Those were amazing times! All are now in heaven together. God bless them and you all. Attached pic is of Frank, Carol and my parents. It's hanging up in my house (a memorial wall).
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