Obituary of Carolyn J. Fessler

Fessler, Carolyn J. age 82 of Franklin Lakes died Thursday, August 2, 2012. Born in Paterson she was a resident of Franklin Lakes for 60 years. Carolyn was a Secretary for the Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional School District, Franklin Lakes from 1964 until her retirement in 1997. During that time she served as Personal Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools. She also worked as a part-time Secretary for the Franklin Lakes Planning Board. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mahwah. Surviving is her daughter, Janet "Jan" Compton and her husband Norman. Her 5 grandchildren, Tammy Mathisen, Keith Fessler, Dana Compton, Erin (Kyle) Miller and Jamie Compton and 3 great grandchildren, Carly, Brooke and Jorie. Also surviving is her brother, Donald Meredith of Nevada. She was predeceased by her husband George Fessler, a daughter, Joan Fessler and a son Jamie A. Fessler. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 6-9 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 30 Youngs Roads, Mahwah, NJ 07470. Funeral Service Saturday 9 am at the Church followed by the Interment in Laurel Grove Memorial Park Cemetery, Totowa, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA. 02241-7005. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481