Carrol Lynn Deus
Tireless fund raiser for cancer relief
Carrol Lynn Deus, of Springfield, N.J., formerly of Maplewood, N.J., passed away on July 12, 2019.
Carrol was born in Irvington, N.J., and raised in Maplewood. She graduated from Columbia High School and attended Newark State College, now Kean University. Carrol graduated from The Berkeley School, now Berkeley College. She began her career as an executive assistant at NJ Bell Telephone Co. Moving on from there, she became an executive assistant to Dr. Victor Parsonnet at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. This was a job that she truly loved. She enjoyed the intricacies of the medical world and the hustle bustle of the hospital.
An active member of her community, she was a member of the auxiliary of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J. As a life member and past president of Flo Okin Cancer Relief, Carrol worked tirelessly to raise money for the organization. Organizing theatre parties, working on fashion shows, "lox box," pumpkin sales, antique shows, golden book, and yes, even rummage sales at the War Memorial in Hillside, N.J., Carrol never said, "no."
Carrol was predeceased by her parents, Vern and Bob Deus, and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her sister, Barbara and brother-in-law, Bob Reddington of Springfield, an aunt, and cousins.
As per her wishes, private graveside services under the direction of J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels were held. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 21, 2019, from noon to 4 p.m., at the home of Barbara and Bob Reddington.
For those who wish, donations in Carrol's memory may be made to: Flo Okin Cancer Relief, Inc., Box 974, Springfield, N.J. 07081 or , 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105.