Carolyn K. Dickerson
Carolyn K. Dickerson
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July 26, 1959 – April 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carolyn K. Dickerson, a devoted nurse, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Carolyn was born on July 26, 1959, to Janie and Henry Wimes. She grew up with a passion for caring for others, a calling that would define her life's work.
A proud graduate of Rahway High School in 1977, Carolyn wasted no time in pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse. Her dedication led her to a remarkable career in healthcare, where she served with compassion and expertise. She began her nursing journey at Elizabeth General, now Trinitas Regional Medical Center, dedicating over 30 years of service. Through hard work and determination, she advanced from a Recovery Room nurse to a Nurse Manager, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of her patients and colleagues.
Carolyn's love for learning and teaching inspired her to further her education, earning her master's degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth. She was deeply passionate about mentoring and guiding the next generation of nurses, ensuring that her legacy of care would continue.
Beyond her career, Carolyn found immense joy in her family. She married the love of her life, Ronald Dickerson, and together they raised their son, Philip Dickerson, whom she cherished deeply. She was also a devoted sister to Janice and Regina Wimes and a beloved friend to many. Carolyn's warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched countless lives, and her presence will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She leaves behind her son, Philip, her sisters, Janice and Regina, as well as a host of close friends and colleagues who were like family to her. While we mourn her passing, we also celebrate the incredible life she lived and the legacy of love and healing she leaves behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's memory. Please click here to donate to Trinitas Hospital in Carolyn's Memory
Rest in peace, Carolyn. Your kindness and dedication will never be forgotten.
A Celebration of Carolyn's Life will begin at 10:00am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00am on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at The Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home located at 275 West Milton Ave. in Rahway, New Jersey 07065. Interment will immediately follow at Rahway Cemetery located at 1670 St. Georges Ave. in Rahway, New Jersey 07065.
A livestream link will be posted here at 10:00am on Saturday, April 12, 2025. https://youtube.com/live/L1W26XYRjIo?feature=share
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Rosemary Danko
April 12, 2025
Our theme song ( Carolyn, My sister Kathy & I would sing throughout Nursing school and even long after! Miss you and these times very much! Love, Rosemary
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Next time you're found
With your chin on the ground
There a lot to be learned
So look around
Just what makes that little old ant
Think he'll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant can't
Move a rubber tree plant
But he's got high hopes
He's got high hopes
He's got high apple pie
In the sky hopes
So any time you're gettin' low
'Stead of lettin' go
Just remember that ant
Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant
Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant
Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant
When troubles call
And your back's to the wall
There a lot to be learned
That wall could fall
Once there was a silly old ram
Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam
No one could make that ram scram
He kept buttin' that dam
'Cause he had high hopes
He had high hopes
He had high apple pie
In the sky hopes
So any time you're feelin' bad
'Stead of feelin' sad
Just remember that ram
Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam
Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam
Oops, there goes a billion kilowatt dam
All problems just a toy balloon
They'll be bursted soon
They're just bound to go pop
Oops, there goes another problem, kerplop
Oops, there goes another problem, kerplop
Oops, there goes another problem, kerplop
Kerplop
Rosemary Danko
April 12, 2025
https://youtu.be/7VGUxSgvD2A
Carolyn, Kathy and I sang this song all the time in Nursing school and at work! Our special theme song! Love & Miss you so much!
Rosemary Danko
April 11, 2025
Tomorrow will be the Wake of a Special Woman. My heart overflows with cherished memories of the extraordinary young woman Carolyn Dickinson. Her radiant smile & infectious laughter continue to inspire me. I had the privilege of knowing her when I was 17. She was friends with my sister KATHLEEN and we attended nursing school together. She selflessly drove us to class since neither of us had a car at the time, we shared countless joyful moments together, from studying in the park to enjoying Chinese food & laughter-filled meals in the cafeteria. I vividly recall teaching her how to eat yogurt the right way, her giggles still echo in my mind. We created a treasure trove of laughter and good times. Years later, our paths crossed again when she joined the hospital where I work, which had merged from Elizabeth General to Saint Elizabeth, now Trinitas Regional Medical Center. She excelled in the recovery room, becoming the manager, later overseeing the short stay unit and pre-admission testing, where I worked. She was one of my bosses, yet our friendship continued to flourish. We would often attend each other's parties, and she would invite us to events that always turned out to be unforgettable experiences. We even shared a meaningful moment when we performed CPR together - she was an exceptional partner. I will deeply miss her, & my entire family will cherish her memory, as she was a frequent guest in our home years back. She was a beautiful young lady in every sense of the word. God, please enfold her in your loving arms, reunite her with her loved ones who have passed on, & let her spirit continue to inspire us. Rest in peace, my dear friend, rest in peace..
Linda Stewart
April 10, 2025
Condolence to the family Carolyn was such a beautiful person the heart that she had always wanna help others. It was such a joy working with Caroline in a PACU at Elizabeth General Hospital. She will be well missed my daughter used to watch Philip when he was a baby strength to the family. God bless. Linda Stewart Email von7788@ yahoo. Com
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Kathleen Whittington
April 9, 2025
Dear Carolyn, it was an honor to know you. Thank you for always filling the room with joy and kindness. You were an amazing nurse, I am so happy you were able to teach others. Your spirit will live on in them. Thank you for always making my family happy. You were a great friend.
Shirley Flemmings- Muldrow
April 8, 2025
Rest well Carolyn, you will be missed. Such a gentle soul and great nurse. You were my nurse at EGMC after surgery.
JoAnn Lockwood
April 6, 2025
Carolyn´s spirit will continue to shine through all those she has cared for as a nurse and or a mentor. She always found a way to be bring her positive attitude to everything life threw at her. Her family always made her joyful. I will keep you all in my prayers. RIP my friend.
Caterina Tenore
April 6, 2025
Rest in peace my friend while you smell the fields of Honey suckle flowers sitting on your porch. I will always remember your infectious laughter.
Karen Lukenda
April 6, 2025
Carolyn was a dedicated nurse and a good friend to all our coworkers. She loved life and always helping others. May she rest in peace.
Karen Lukenda
Kathleen Danko
April 4, 2025
My dear best friend, I am so sad .
We survived Nursing School with laughter and tears .
Although we would loose touch with each other for a while I always knew you were just a phone call away.
I love you and your family so much ; Mom so pretty and proper, Dad so strict but only a moment away from a smile ,always willing to listen, Regina the older sister with the great advice and knowledge of how things worked . I will never forget your mini skirts . Janice with the braids , the smiles and quite wisdom Of my dear dear friend I will miss so much until we meet again in Heaven . Please say a few good words for me and welcome me with open arms as you have done so many times before.
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