Carol Stent Remembered: A Life Filled with Love and Adventure

Carol A. Stent, a beloved figure known for her vibrant spirit and dedication to family, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 22, 2025, at her home in Overton, Nevada. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, David Y. Nakahara Esq.

A Life of Adventure and Achievement

Born on July 14, 1939, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Carol was the daughter of John and Jenny (Slajinsky) Prespolis. She graduated in the Class of 1957 from Saint Mary’s of the Annunciation, where she formed lifelong friendships with her classmates and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Following her education, Carol, along with four classmates, ventured to San Francisco, California, where they embarked on various careers and eventually found partners. Her vibrant personality and striking beauty captured many hearts, including that of Raymond Michael Stent, a medical intern from England. The couple married at the Wayfarers Chapel after Raymond completed his residency at U.C.L.A. and earned his Board Certification in Neurology.

Love and Resilience

After her marriage to Raymond ended in the 1980s, Carol found love again with David Nakahara. The couple married in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20, 1989. Together, they created a loving home, raising a total of seventeen pets, whom Carol affectionately referred to as her “fur babies.”

Despite facing health challenges, including a stroke that left her partially paralyzed, Carol remained a pillar of strength. She dedicated herself to caring for David’s aging parents, offering them unwavering support and guidance during their final years. Her resilience and love illuminated the lives of those around her.

Carol is survived by her husband, David, and her sisters, Paula Couture of Dracut, Massachusetts and Naples, Florida, Janet Buchino of Randolph, Massachusetts and Naples, Florida, and Helen Botehlo of Conway, South Carolina.

Her legacy of love, humor, and adventure will continue to inspire all who knew her. As her family reflects on her life, they celebrate a woman who embraced every moment with joy and passion. In her memory, they say, “Soli Deo Gloria,” meaning “Only To God the Glory.”