Carolyn Grenell
January 01, 1929 - March 15, 2016
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Carolyn C. Grenell Memorial Service Saturday, April 23 Carolyn C. Grenell, 86, of Bloomfield passed away on March 15, 2016. Born to Frederick and Florence Cross on May 12, 1929 in Chicago, Carolyn grew up in Montclair and attended Montclair public schools. She earned a teaching degree from the University of Vermont, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She taught in Manchester, VT, Glen Ridge and Livingston. After taking time to raise her family she worked as a substitute teacher in Bloomfield, and then as an administrative assistant at C.E. Lummus Company, retiring in 1985. Carolyn was a very caring person who was involved in many church and community activities. She was an ordained Elder at Watchung Presbyterian Church, and faithfully served the church in many ways. She was also a member of the Woman's Club of Upper Montclair, serving as secretary in recent years. An avid golfer, bowler and bridge player, she greatly enjoyed time spent with her many friends. Her love of travel took her and her husband Arthur too many interesting places around the world. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, who will greatly miss her. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur, of 60 years, and their children, Thomas of Emporia, VA, Nancy Barta and her husband James of Wantage, and James and his wife Brigitte of West Chester, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Smith and her husband George of Palmyra, PA, and four grandchildren, Matthew, Tyler and Sarah Grenell, and Joseph Barta, as well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Carolyn will take place at Watchung Presbyterian Church, 355 Watchung Ave., Bloomfield at 11:00 on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Friends wishing to honor Carolyn with a memorial donation are asked to consider giving to the Watchung Presbyterian Church or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For further information or to send condolences, please visit brookdalefh.com. Other NJ Graveside Service Saturday, March 19th, 2016 11:00 am - 11:45 am Restland Memorial Park 77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover NJ 07936
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Thomas Eicke
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Jim and family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember Mrs. Grenell as a wonderful, kind mom who put up with all the boys in the neighborhood. Please know you are all in our prayers.<br>Thomas Eicke and family
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Heather and Craig Calhoun
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Art, Nancy, Tom and Jim, <br>We were so sorry to read of Carolyn's passing. She was a wonderful, caring woman. Her smile would light up the room.<br>Our deepest sympathy,<br>Craig and Heather Calhoun
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Lorene and David Bonn
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Dear Art and family,We are deeply saddened to learn of Carolyn's passing. She was a great lady and we will all miss her.<br>Sincerely,<br>Lorene and Dave
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Mary Van Vliet
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Dear Carolyn,<br>You were a very special, kind person, and always walked in the footsteps of God. We are better people for having had the pleasure of knowing you. We will miss you. Now, you are in Heaven, with Jesus, enjoying your eternal reward.<br>Your friend,<br>Mary Van Vliet<br><br><br>
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Ted McGuire
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To all of the Grenell family, I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Grenell's passing. I knew her as a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers are going out.<br>
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J Nunnally
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I am sorry to learn of your family loss. The passing of a love one is painful. You have my deepest sympathy. I'd like to share scripture that may bring comfort and hope.<br>1Thes. 4:13, 14 reads...Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest do who have no hope. If we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus.<br>John 11:25 lets us know this...Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.<br>Daniel 12:2 also lets us know...And many of those who are asleep in the dust of the earth will wake up, some to everlasting life........<br>John 6:40 tells us why these words are faithful and true...For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who recognizes the Son and exercises faith in him should have everlasting life and I will resurrect him on the last day.<br>I sincerely want these scriptures to bring hope and help your family endure.