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Caroline Everett Sinquett, known to all as Carrie, age 98, of Mt. Royal passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Clarksboro, NJ with her family by her side. Carrie was born June 25, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas and Nettie Dallas. She lived in Philadelphia during her younger years and married Frank W. Sinquett, Sr. Carrie lived in Mantua Terrace NJ until 1960 when she, her husband, and family moved to the farm on Mantua Road, Mt. Royal NJ. Carrie resided at the Shady Lane Nursing Home for the last three years of her life. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Frank, her brother Thomas Dallas, Jr., her sister Edna Trano, her brother Charles Dallas, and her son-in-law Norman Marzell. Carrie is survived by her children Nancy J. Marzell of Mt. Royal, Joan D. and husband Wesley J. Topeka of Mantua, and son Frank W. Jr. and wife Patricia A. Sinquett of Brick, NJ. Also survived by her grandchildren Kenneth L. and wife Susan Souder of West Deptford, Keith B. Souder of Clarksboro, Natalie J. Topeka and partner Krystal D. Turner of Atlanta, GA, Wesley Joh and wife Wendy S. Topeka of West Deptford, Frank L. Sinquett of Springfield, NJ and Jaclyn Sinquett and husband Rick Libensperger of Howell, NJ and by her five great grandchildren Samantha N. Souder, Rebecca M. Topeka, Matthew W. Topeka, Salem H. Turner and Gracin R. Turner. Carrie is also survived by her youngest sister Nettie Kircher of Mantua, along with many loving and devoted nieces and nephews. Carrie had only a grade school education but wise far beyond her schooling. She was an avid reader and had many talents and interests. She was an excellent seamstress and baker. Her elaborate, multi-tiered cakes were a centerpiece of many family weddings and celebrations.
Blessed with a sweet soul Carrie was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed. Small in stature she was strong in heart both figuratively and physically. After her husband died she lived alone in her big farmhouse for 25 years until the age of 96. She vowed that she would "leave this house when the ants carry my body through the keyhole". But finally, age and frailty caught up to her and she went to reside at Shady Lane. Shy to new folks but easily liked, she made many new friends there among the staff and residents. Her good-heartedness provided inspiration to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all who knew her. She was a strong example of the proper way to conduct our lives.
A private memorial gathering will be held in her memory, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers we respectfully request that donations be sent to the Shady Lane Nursing Home 256 County House Road Clarksboro, NJ 08020
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