Carmel Greenwood: A pillar of kindness
Katie Collins, '11 | Staff Reporter
Issue date: 2/12/10 Section: Opinion
A phenomenal woman, Carmel Greenwood, passed away at home three weeks ago after a long battle with cancer. Carmel was such a wonderful person. She was not afraid to speak her mind; she was honest, caring, real, hard-working, smart, personable, everything people should be and more.
Carmel was a janitor at MSC for over 20 years. She was easy-going and would talk to anyone. She was so open and willing to give a person a chance. I first met Carmel in the Student Activities Building, in the early mornings when few students were there. She was very personable; one Easter she asked what my plans were for the holiday. I remember laughing and saying, "laundry and then probably sleeping." She answered and said, "No, you're coming to my house, to have an Easter basket hunt with my daughter Elizabeth and then Easter dinner."
Carmel was a janitor at MSC for over 20 years. She was easy-going and would talk to anyone. She was so open and willing to give a person a chance. I first met Carmel in the Student Activities Building, in the early mornings when few students were there. She was very personable; one Easter she asked what my plans were for the holiday. I remember laughing and saying, "laundry and then probably sleeping." She answered and said, "No, you're coming to my house, to have an Easter basket hunt with my daughter Elizabeth and then Easter dinner."
 | MSC janitor Carmel Greenwood before she underwent chemotherapy. Greenwood passed away three weeks ago after a long battle with cancer. Photo courtesy of the Greenwood family |