Age 48, of Hartland, passed away March 30, 2013. She was born February 18, 1965 in Wayne, Michigan to Wallace and Anna Maria (nee Christoph) Bouffard. Carol Ann was united in marriage to Joseph C. Tallman on June 14, 1985; they spent 27 loving years together. She worked as a financial manager with Howell Parks and Recreation Department. Carol Ann loved spending time with her family and adored her dogs, especially Max. She was an avid reader, who also enjoyed camping, playing games, going to the casino, and visiting Frankenmuth. She is survived by her loving husband Joseph C. Tallman; her son, Christopher J. Tallman; her father Wallace J. Bouffard; her siblings, Karen (Dave) Plester, Joni (Alan) Lumetta, John Bouffard, Michael Bouffard, and Denise (Wallace) Manier. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Maria Bouffard. The visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Mrs. Tallman will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, 5455 Corporate Drive, Suite 306, Troy, MI 48098.