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Carol Gilligan Obituary
Carol Morrow Gilligan, 80, of Maplewood passed away at her home in Maplewood on September 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a 14-year battle with leukemia.
Carol was raised in Orange and has lived in Maplewood for over 50 years. She entered her worklife as an art teacher before a long and successful career as a realtor, ending as the Manager of the Weichert Maplewood office. Throughout her tenure in Maplewood, Carol was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. Perhaps her greatest pride and joy was her role as a grandmother to 5 loving grandchildren.
Spending time with family and friends was of utmost importance to her. Her love for both Cape May and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, were unmatched and she shared both of these special places with the closest of friends. Carol also had a passion for wildlife and spent time in Africa with her husband several times.
Surviving are her loving Husband of 57 years, Michael Gilligan Sr.; children, Heather (Byrne) Guarnotta, Holly Gilligan and Michael (Lizzie) Gilligan Jr., and her beloved grandchildren, Silvia, Mack, Nicco, Mickey and Willie and longtime golden retriever Bear.
The family is receiving friends at The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home, 2122 Millburn Ave, Maplewood on Wed, Oct 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held St. George's Episcopal Church, 550 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood on Thursday, October 5th at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to vbgardens.org, the Puerto Vallarta botancial garden which is a beautiful place that Carol and Michael spend many a happy time, would be appreciated.
For more information or to send condolences please visit jacobhollefuneralhome.com
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Cherre
October 27, 2023
Carol was an extremely special lady that I had the privilege to know and spend time with both in the office and away with her loving husband, Mike.
She will be missed but always in my heart
Cherre Schwartz-Stern
Dennis Houston
October 5, 2023
My condolences to the family.
Dennis Houston
Orange High class 1960
Danute, Edwin, Valentina and co.
October 4, 2023
We are So Sorry to lose Carol on earth, may She rest in peace in heaven. She was a Kind, loving and bright presence to us and We Will miss Her. Love and prayers to Her family That She loved So much.
Felix Quist
October 3, 2023
Carol was my sounding board when we worked together. Always level headed and willing to help with a smile. A complete loving and generous lady that I will miss even though we lived in different states. Your love and generosity touched so many people and I am truly grateful to have known you. Felix Quist
robert jandoli
October 3, 2023
sorry for your lose had good laughs with both of you down at cape may.
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