Carolyn S. Bilton
AGE: 70 • Wellfleet, MA
Carolyn S. Bilton passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her home in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Carolyn was born in Jersey City on September 23, 1943, grew up in River Edge, and lived for 42 years in Aberdeen and Ocean Townships. Carolyn moved to Wellfleet full-time in 2012, after having regularly visited Cape Cod with family for over 45 years. A registered nurse, Carolyn spent much of her career at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel. She was awarded Nurse of the Year in 2000 for creating Comfort and Caring Day, which made Reiki, Reflexology, and massage available on a weekly basis to caregivers in the hospital. She also served five years as Director of Complementary Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center in New Brunswick, bringing complementary and alternative healing therapies to patients. Carolyn earned a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University in 1966 and a Master's Degree as a Holistic Nurse Practitioner from New York University in 2003.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Robert Cohen of Wellfleet; sons, Michael Bilton of California and Peter Bilton of New Jersey; a brother, William Sywak of California, and her two grandsons, John and Henry.
The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers, to VNA of Cape Cod Hospice at [email protected] or 508-862-5600, or to Mass Audubon at www.massaudubon.org or 800-283-8266. After an intimate family funeral in Wellfleet, a memorial and remembrance service will be held in Monmouth County in the coming weeks.
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Bob, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolyn embodied the genuine warmth, caring and understanding one looks for from a nurse. Our condolences.
Richard and Ann Marie Seaton
March 6, 2014
Dear Bob, Michael and Peter,
We are so sorry to hear about Carolyn's passing. She was a great friend and wonderful nurse.
Nick and Joanna Morgera
March 4, 2014
Michael, Peter and family we will be praying for peace for you. Carolyn, my cousin, was one of the sweetest and kindest individuals ever! I remember after the twins were born she called me so we could talk "twin talk!" She loved her family!
Susan (Hoeckele) Reno
March 4, 2014
Bob, Michael and Peter, Please accept our sincerest condolences. Carolyn was such a sweet, gentle lady. She was a good neighbor and a trusted colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean and Bill Fiorelli
March 4, 2014
Dear Bob and Family,
My heart goes out to you in your time of grief. Carolyn was alawys a good friend to me and Gary while working at Bayshore Hospital. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Ellen and Gary Nixon
March 4, 2014
To Bob and family- I was so sorry to hear about Carolyn. My deepest sympathies to the family – she was a wonderful woman and very kind to everyone! A compassionate nurse too!!!
Susan Ruck
March 4, 2014
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
March 4, 2014
Michael , Peter and Family we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficultt time!
David Milanowycz
March 3, 2014
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