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Olin Woolson Obituary

Olin Stanley Woolson, Jr.

AGE: 85 • Somerville

Olin Stanley Woolson Jr, retired Attorney, 85, died November 7, 2015 at home

He was the son of the late Marion (Osborne) Woolson and Olin Stanley Woolson. Formerly, he resided in Wildwood, NJ before moving to Somerville in 1955.

Stan was a prominent Somerville attorney for 30 years before retiring in 1985. He began his career with the law firm of the late W. Eddy Heath. In 1960, he and the late Edward Bowlby formed the law firm of Bowlby and Woolson. In 1977, he formed the law firm of Woolson, Guterl, Sutphen, and Anderson.

Stan graduated from Brown University in 1952 and from Harvard Law School in 1955. He was a veteran of the US Navy and former member of the Somerville Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Somerville, a former Deacon of the North Branch Reformed Church and a former Elder of the South Branch Reformed Church. He was an accomplished backpacker, long distance biker, and an avid reader, especially enjoying any literature pertaining to World War II.

He was predeceased by his wife Thelma in 2011 and a son Douglas in 1986.

Surviving are his daughters Carolin Woolson and Elaine and her husband Thomas Woolson.

Memorial Services will be held 5pm Friday November 20, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, 48 West High Street, Somerville. Arrangements are by the Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home, 111 No. Gaston Ave. Somerville, (908) 725-3111. Cremation will be private. A private interment of cremains will be held at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery in Erma, NJ.

Donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier News from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15, 2015.

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Susan and Jennifer Rogan

November 20, 2015

Stan has been our neighbor for many years. We shared many happy times together and will always have wonderful memories. You couldn't ask for a more caring and generous neighbor. We will keep Stan and his family in our prayers.

Elaine Woolson

November 12, 2015

Dad, so sorry you are gone, you will always be with me in my heart. I love you..Twinky...♡♡♡♡♡

Mike Ultee & Pat Dedert

November 16, 2015

We knew Stan only the last few years through the First United Methodist Church of Somerville. He was always a pleasure to talk with and had a quick smile and wit. I'm glad that he loved the handbell music that we played. Rest in peace, Stan, and I'm sure that you are listening now to real Heavenly Handbells!

Patricia & Michael Sormilich

November 15, 2015

Elaine & Tom Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. We know how much you loved your dad. Michael & Patricia

John Fiedler

November 12, 2015

My wife JoAnn and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of our friend Stan. May he rest eternally with our Lord.

Meltzer Family

December 10, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will miss Stan. Love, Marie, Phil, Thea and Tootsie

Twinky Woolson

November 11, 2015

Dad, you will always be with me in my heart...I love you.♡♡

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