Carolyn Compton

Carolyn “Carol” Mae Compton, 80, of Frenchtown, NJ, passed away at home on January 15, 2022, after a difficult two year battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Carolyn was the daughter of Frank and Bernice Briggs, born July 18, 1941 in Nutley, NJ. After graduating high school, she went to work at an insurance company where she met her husband. They lived in Nutley, NJ for two years and had their first daughter, Donna, then moved to Rockaway, NJ and had their second daughter, Tracy, before moving to Alexandria Township in Hunterdon County.

Carol led an active life serving in the PTA while her children were in school, being a 4-H leader and giving back to the community serving for 30 years on the Kingwood Township First Aid & Rescue Squad holding the positions of Captain, Lieutenant and Treasurer. She had a great love for all animals and rode horses for many hours as well as operating her own goat dairy for several years. Carol was an avid knitter, always having a project in progress and belonging to two local knitting groups. She and her husband spent a lot of time traveling the United States and Puerto Rico seeing the many sites.

Carol leaves behind her loving husband, Warren, whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage with this June, a daughter Donna and a granddaughter Ashley. Carol was predeceased by her daughter Tracy Compton Leone who is survived by her husband Thomas Leone.

A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held privately at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ 08848.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Condolences

From: Vincent Antonelli
Carolyn Compton was a wonderful woman who will be remembered fondly. A strong and talented lady who showed great wisdom by the way she balanced life, work and community service. She embodied what great women aspire to. Carolyn leaves behind a great legacy. Warren, Donna and Ashley and Tom, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the Father of all look after Carolyn's family and friends and embrace Carolyn with Love and Light, Peace and Rest.

From: Wil Wong
Carol was strong woman who dedicated much of her life as an EMT running calls for the Kingwood Volunteer First Aid and Rescue Squad…. Most times with her husband Warren as her faithful Driver. They made countless memories together and touched countless lives.

From: Ben Hackler
Carol is one of the biggest reasons I still remain active in the EMS community. She taught me so much in the back of the ambulance, and I wouldn’t be the medical professional I am now without her influence. Thank you Carol. You are an inspiration and you will be missed.

From: Denise Janiec-Domino
I am so very sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the acupuncture office. Carolyn was alway upbeat and ready to laugh. I loved to hear about her travels to the Florida keys. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

From: Ruth Resnick
My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn’s family. I met Carolyn many years ago at the Bridge Street Knitter’s Group in Frenchtown. She was a passionate knitter and was always willing to help fellow knitters. She was extremely proud of her granddaughter, Ashley, and was always knitting items for her. Carolyn’s dedication to the community as an EMT was most admirable. May she Rest In Peace. She will be missed.

From: Ruth Resnick
My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn’s family. I met Carolyn many years ago at the Bridge Street Knitter’s Group in Frenchtown. She was a passionate knitter and was always willing to help fellow knitters. She was extremely proud of her granddaughter, Ashley, and was always knitting items for her. Carolyn’s dedication to the community as an EMT was most admirable. May she Rest In Peace. She will be missed.

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