Carolyn Maud Williams

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Carolyn Williams Obituary

Carolyn Maud Williams, 76, of West Pittston was suddenly granted her angel wings Friday, April 6, 2012. Her final hours were spent with her life friend, Mrs. Della Schulz, doing what she loved ... going to a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game.

Carolyn was born Jan. 23, 1936, in West Pittston, to Fred and Dorothy Williams.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of West Pittston and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Booster Club. She enjoyed attending plays and was thrilled to be able to serve as an usher for several years for the Little Theater in Wilkes-Barre.

Carolyn was a graduate of West Pittston High School and attended Wilkes College, where she studied commerce and finance. She loved working with numbers and continued that passion throughout her career in the accounting field.

Carolyn was a kind and gentle person who enjoyed being with family and friends, attending the Philharmonic, shopping for clothes and jewelry, trips to New York City and Cape May, N.J., and cuddling with family in front of the television on Sunday afternoons watching old black-and-white movies. She also was an avid reader and here is a poem, untitled, by an unknown author in her memory:

You toiled so hard for those you loved,

You said goodbye to none,

Your spirit flew before we knew,

Your work on earth was done.

We miss you now,

Our hearts are sore,

As time goes by we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face,

No one can fill your vacant place.

Your days were filled with life and labor,

Your love for your family true,

You did the best for all of us,

We will always remember you.

Carolyn is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Paul Stucker, Wilkes-Barre; brother, Fred Williams, Sunbury; several nieces and nephews, Arlene Zielinski, Sandra Marinko, Paulie Stucker, Debbie Moyer, Fred Williams Jr., Joe Tedesco, Carolyn Martin, Cookie Otway and Bobby Williams Jr.; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Gene Tedesco; brother, Bob Williams; niece, Maureen Williams; nephew, Ricky Williams.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Andy Jerome, pastor of Parsons Primitive Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Branch of the Osterhout Library, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com.

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Published by Citizens Voice from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Williams

11 Entries

Linda Rule Cook

April 11, 2012

Carolyn was one of the sweetest and kindest persons I've ever known. As our next-door neighbor, my family and I knew her for over 50 years, and it felt like she was part of our family. She was like a sister to my mother. I have the fondest memories of Carolyn and growing up in West Pittston. Now that I am many years older and living on the other side of the country, I am so grateful that I had an opportunity to spend some time with her last summer while back in West Pittston on an annual visit. Carolyn was a truly lovely person, and she will be sorely missed.

carolyn tedesco

April 11, 2012

Aunt Carolyn I have been trying to make it in this weekend from Colorado for your memorial but I can't afford the tickets. I am heartbtoken I can't make it in. I love you and wish I can mourn for you with our family.

Betty Carol SicklerMunson

April 10, 2012

Carolyn was one of my dearest friends. I enjoyed going to church and Sunday School with her at the Presbyterian church in West Pittston where she as my maid of honor 54 years ago. Carolyn was lovely.

April 10, 2012

Carolyn was one of my dearest friends. I enjoyed going to church and Sunday School with her at the Presbyterian church in West Pittston where she as my maid of honor 54 years ago. Carolyn was lovely.
Betty Carol Sickler Munson
New Castle, Delaware

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nicole tedesco

April 10, 2012

i love you and i miss you aunt carolyn<3... i know i didn't say i love you enough times as i probably should but i did and still do and always will... thank you for always being someone i can always talk to with everything going on and someone i can update on what new things julius is doing... there's so many new things that he's doing and saying that i wish i got the chance to tell you about... where am i going to go when i just need somewhere to get away for an hour or so? i remember coming over with julius all the time and you'd say how big he was getting and ask if he was eating anything new. or how he would never never take a nap in your house when we came over. your house was the only house he would never sleep at haha. thank you for being there to watch the kids when i needed you for an hour or so. i know you enjoyed them. say hi to aunt jo jo, steff, uncle robert, and grammy for me okay? i love you aunt carolyn :(

mr,&mrs. arthur weaver

April 10, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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