Carole Vivian Fastnaught, 76 of Chaptico, MD, formerly of Oxon Hill, MD, died on May 17, 2011 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born on October 13, 1934 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late George V. and Sue V. Murray Evans.

Carole was a homemaker. She was an avid reader, loved stories and mysteries. She also enjoyed painting, mostly landscapes, cooking and hosting card parties for family gatherings every Sunday. She loved traveling to Europe, Alaska, taking cruises, and car trips when the children were young.

Survived by her husband of 60 years whom she married on February 23, 1951, Robert Eugene Fastnaught, Jr.

Also survived by her children, Christine E. Fastnaught and husband, Greg Fox, Carla E. Torres, Robert E., III, and wife, Sharon Fastnaught, Richard Lawrence Fastnaught, Sr., Stephen G. and wife, Stephanie Fastnaught, and William Matthew and wife, Kerry Fastnaught, brother, Nick and wife, Ann Evans, 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, sister-in-law, Joanne Evans, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by a brother, Robbie Evans.

Service and Interment Private.

Arrangements handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.

There will be a gathering for family and friends Sunday May 22, 2011 between 2 and 6 pm at the family home in Chaptico.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Capital Caring, Philanthropy Dept., 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.