Caroline A Kinsey

Caroline was born to Howard and Mary Aikens on January 31st, 1923 in Superior, Wisconsin. Raised in the Midwest, Caroline met her husband, Jack Victor Kinsey in Gary, Indiana. They were married in 1941, and the couple lived in multiple locations on both coasts while Jack served in the Navy during World War II. They raised their children in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and then Easton, Pennsylvania. Caroline started her librarian career at Lafayette College while raising her four children. When Jack passed away after battling heart disease, she pursued a specialized librarian position at Pfizer Inc., and was placed in the Metals, Minerals, and Pigments Division. Through her own initiative, Caroline pursued education at both a local community college and Lafayette College. She had a special interest in Chemistry. Her career was very important to her and brought her both joy and fulfillment.

At age 67, Caroline retired and moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida where she resided happily for many years close to the beach. She enjoyed long walks on the beach to stay healthy and had many friends in the area. During this time Caroline was also able to pursue her passion for travel. Some of her favorite experiences were a flight on the Concord and multiple passages on the Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Ship. In 2002, she moved to John Knox Village retirement community where she enjoyed a full social life including Bridge, Saturday morning coffee get-togethers, cocktail parties, holiday events, and visits from her family. She felt very fortunate to spend her later years in such a lovely environment with such outstanding and caring staff.

In addition to the untimely loss of her husband, Caroline suffered further tragedy when her eldest daughter Judith Kinsey Lampe lost her battle with breast cancer at age 41. Caroline is survived by her remaining children; Robert Kinsey and his wife Linda, Karen Delfausse and her husband John, and James Kinsey and his wife Sylvia. Caroline has nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

At her request, there will be no formal services. Her family will have a private memorial at her beloved New Smyrna Beach in the fall of 2012. Contributions and donations can be made in her honor to Vitas. Mail your donation to 2381 Mason Avenue, Suit 100, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117. Her family will never forget the impeccable and personal care given by both the John Knox staff and the Hospice staff.

Caroline’s family will fondly remember her love of coffee, brownies, good chocolate, ice cream, and a great weather event. She had a quiet but sharp sense of humor, was frugal and independent, and was always extremely well versed in current events. Her memory for details as well as a genuine interest in those she loved kept her closely connected to the busy and varied lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Caroline lived a simple, uncomplicated life but was exceptional in her thoughtful and caring ways. She will be remembered as a strong woman who knew her own mind.