Sadly, we recently lost a prized gem from our Audubon family. Our long time Board of Trustees secretary, Carol Lillich, age 80, passed away July 6th , 2024. She was born on Christmas day in Toledo, Ohio, to Joseph A. Taylor and Emily M. Taylor (Chaney), then moved to Cleveland at an early age. Carol was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy.
She retired in 2012 as the assistant to the President and CEO of the Lubrizol corporation in Wickliffe, Ohio, after almost 40 years of service. In retirement, Carol volunteered with Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland as a Trustee and then Secretary. She also served as a Trustee for the Willoughby Hills Historical Society. A fellow trustee commented that Carol was “so smart and strategic in her thinking and so efficient and organized in her execution, she made everyone look good.”
She loved the variety of birds that she and husband John were able to attract to their yard. She had binoculars near every window. She is survived by John, her sister Barbra Ammons, and niece Caroline Miller.
Carol helped us in countless ways using her skills, judgment, and knowledge of proper etiquette to keep our Audubon chapter running smoothly and timely. Without her assistance and thoughtful ideas, ASGC would not have accomplished all the goals that we set for ourselves. Carol will always be remembered for the wonderful way she shared her time and passion for perfecting and advancing our chapter. We all miss her deeply.
