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Carolyn Gavin Obituary
She was born in Hastings, Neb., on January 29, 1940, and was a daughter of the late Sydney and Elsie (Peterson) Sweeten. She was a graduate of Hastings High School, Class of 1958, and also graduated from Hastings School of Cosmetology. She was employed as a licensed beautician from 1961 to 1967. She was a member of Albright United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre. She belonged to the Relay for Life, Bravehearts Oncology Camp and the Northeast Pennsylvania Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Sweeten.
Surviving is her husband, Eugene Gavin, at home; daughter Catherine Leck, Lower Askam; son Jeffrey Leck and his wife, Johanna, Shickshinny; stepdaughters Wendy Gavin Curtdes, Archbald; Kelly Gavin Urich, Oklahoma City, Okla.; stepsons Robert Gavin, Jessup; Jason Gavin, Olyphant; grandchildren Kate, Brian, Kelsey, Tessa, Logan, Alexia and Alexander; sisters Jalene Parkinson and Janice Buckley, both of Hastings, Neb.; brothers Harlan Sweeten, Topeka, Kansas; Allen Sweeten, Sacramento, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. in Albright United Methodist Church, 116 Dana St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rev. Patrice Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Family and friends may call today, from 6 to 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doreen Novick
March 9, 2009
Carolyn was a dear friend and a sister as we shared together this horrible disease. I loved her zest for life. She truely had a great personality. She always looked to the future and really wanted a motorcycle! I am blessed to have known her. I will always think of her with fond memories. I will miss her as she frequent the halls at Wilkes Barre General hospital. As sick as she felt, she managed to wear her lipstick and eye makeup. What a great loss! a beautiful person! I love you Carolyn!
Maureen Rudnicki
March 9, 2009
When Carol and Gene moved into our community years ago, they became our friends. Office visits by Carol many many times were the highlight of our day. Kind, considerate and upbeat, in spite of her having to "walk a hard road", carol was a joy to be around. Each time Carol faced another problem, her illness never became a focal point in her life..She faced each problem head on, as Carol loved life. Gene was her rock. His humor and kindness gave Carol the will to forge ahead. She was a very special woman, a woman of class. Lynne and I really will miss Carol our friend. Someday we will all meet again and the sun will shine.
andrea swenski
March 8, 2009
Today we lost one of our Braveheart Sisters and she will be missed by all. My prayers go out to her family.
Joe O'Leary
March 8, 2009
This day we have lost a truly good friend. May she always be remembered for her quick wit and caring soul. Rest in peace.
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