ADAMS, Mass. —  

Carol A. Rolland, 81, of Adams, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.

She was born in Adams on January 29, 1944, daughter of the late Alfred and Gloria (George) Rolland. She attended schools in Adams and earned her associates degree from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.

Carol worked as a chef for various hotels and restaurants in Berkshire County,

In her younger years she was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and had been an avid basketball player. She loved taking trips to the casinos and visiting Maine and Florida.

She is survived by her son Timothy Szczepaniak and his wife Lori of Burnt Hills, NY; her sister, Barbara Halek of Adams; two brothers, David Rolland and his wife Anne of Greenwich, NY and Clark Rolland and his wife Patsy of Stuyvesant, NY; three grandchildren, Joey Szczepaniak, Lauren Szczepaniak (Jake Goslin) and Carly Szczepaniak (Dan Veley);  as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son Thomas Szczepaniak and her beloved dogs Annie and Kelly.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:00 A.M. in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours are Wednesday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 2776 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020 or to The Culinary Institute of America, Attn: Accounts Receivable/Advancement Gift Processing, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.