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Joan Trent Obituary
Monmouth Jct - Joan P. Trent, of South Brunswick, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital, New Brunswick. She was 74.
Born in New Brunswick, she lived Milltown before moving to the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick
Joan was a very dedicated member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg.
She was the owner of the Milltown Ice Cream Depot for the past 25 years. Previously she had owned Continental Pools and DJ Spas in Milltown.
Joan was well known in the community for her unselfish generosity and always willing to help everyone. She was the glue that held the Milltown Lions club together, where she served as past President and Secretary.
She's predeceased by her husband, Dorsey Lee Trent (d. 2018), her daughter Wendelyn Barbely (d. 2020) and her parents Robert and Joan Hoelzer.
Surviving are her son, Dorsey Lee Trent, Jr. of Monmouth Jct., her son-in-law Robert Barbely of Manning, SC, her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Christy Hoelzer of North Carolina; her grandchildren Michael R. Hammond and his wife Lauren of Lawrence, Patricia Lynn Barbely of Manning, SC, and her fiancé Pierce Hammen, and Nicholas, Vincent and Arianna Trent of Monmouth Jct.; and her beloved great grandson Cillian Hammond.
Friends and relatives may call on Friday, May 21st, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St.-at Riva Avenue, Milltown. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 10:00 am, at the Presbyterian Church, 175 Gatzner Avenue, Jamesburg. Burial will follow at Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, NJ.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to either the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg or the Milltown Lions Club, c/o 170 N Main St, Milltown 08850. You may sign the online condolence "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com
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Stephen Marinaccio
July 6, 2025
So sorry to just find this. I alsways enjoyed our conversations about the Hoelzer family. RIP Joan
Joe and Mary Cruz
May 21, 2021
We are keeping you in our prayers. So very sorry to hear of Joan's passing
Joanna Uveges
May 21, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Joanna Uveges
Joyce McMullen
May 20, 2021
Joan was a very kind hearted woman. Her generosity to this community was phenomenal. She had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. My condolences to her family. Joan , you will be missed greatly. May you RIP
Nancy Hall
May 20, 2021
This is one lovely lady no one will ever forget. One of God's special creatures put on this Earth. The Most unselfish person I met in my life. May she rest in peace
Susan Valentine
May 20, 2021
Joan was a very special person to all who knew her! Her smile and lovely spirit were a gift that will be missed by all. Prayers and deepest sympathy to all her family and friends.
Craig Berger
May 20, 2021
Sad to hear. Our thoughts and prays are with the family and the Ice cream depot family. Craig, Deborah, Sarah & Alex Berger
Kevin & Viki Hoelzer
May 20, 2021
Joan was one of the special ones. She will be missed by so many. Our condolences the rest of the family.
Donna Vannatta
May 19, 2021
Dear Trent family, we are truly sorry for the loss of Joan, I know a lot of hearts are broken, God gave us a beautiful lady, and now he has taken his angle home. Sincerely Donna n Justin Vannatta
Charles Lynn
May 18, 2021
We will treasure the many memories of bringing our girls and huskies in the Cadillacs to "The depot", and having your smile greet us. You will be missed!
Amy Suznovich
May 18, 2021
Such a lovely person who cared about every single customer at the Milltown Ice Cream Depot- an icon & legend in Milltown and tremendous loss for the community- everyone loved her and she'll be missed!
Joan was a sweet caring person I knew in High School and also while in the USAF Oct 1960 to 1967. Have many fond thoughts and memories from our time together in H.S., and traveling away from home. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family and frien
Ken Wait
May 18, 2021
Joan was a sweet caring person I knew in High School and also while in the USAF Oct 1960 to 1967. Have many fond thoughts and memories from our time together in H.S., and traveling away from home. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family and friends.
PRISCILLA GILLIS
May 18, 2021
GOD REST YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE IN OUR LITTLE TOWN.
Paula Toth- Michie
May 18, 2021
Joan will be missed by all who knew her. Great lady hands down.
May the family find comfort at such a difficult time. God Bless
michael defellipo
May 17, 2021
joan this is a shock !!! thanks for your support and business at the music school my sincerest condolences to the family you will truely be missed
Dot DeAngelo
May 17, 2021
My heart hurts for her family and friends. Joan was the kindest most generous person with a heart of gold. I will miss you my friend.
Rusty Allen
May 17, 2021
Joan was a Blessing from God and her spirit and friendship shall forever live in our hearts ❤
Joseph Pietanza
May 17, 2021
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