Carolyne J. Kirker, 83, of Downsville, formerly of Wayne, N.J., passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at home.
Carolyne was born Nov. 16, 1939 in Paterson, N.J., the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Feguson) Swayne. On Jan. 5, 1963 she married Thomas Kirker in Paterson, N.J. He predeceased her July 21, 2018.
Carolyne worked for many years as an RN Supervisor at Countryside Care Center in Delhi. She enjoyed buying and selling antiques with her late husband. Tom and Carolyne owned and operated Kirker’s Inn in Hawthorne, N.J. for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and held many offices.
Carolyne loved her family and enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren.
Carolyne is survived by her loving family, her son Thomas Kirker III of Downsville, daughters Kathleen Kirker of Penn Yann and Betseylynn (James) Baxter of Downsville, grandchildren Thomas, Cole, Adam, Megan, Ryan (Molly), Alyssa (Michael), Krista (Brenon), Nicholas (Alison), and Justin, great-grandchildren Maizie, Theodore, Nathan, and Ameila; a sister Mildred Elizabeth “Betsey” Mason of East Dennis, Mass., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Baker.
Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
The family is in the care of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com
