Carol Whelan, age 84, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away on March 23, 2020. She was born in Hackensack, raised in Leonia, lived in Hasbrouck Heights for 30 years where she raised and cared for her family, and finally settled in Lakewood for the past 23 years.
Carol was a graduate of Leonia High school and the Barbizon School of Modeling. She went on to model for Park Avenue fashion designer Hattie Carnegie. While there, Carol participated in fashion shows including fund-raisers for polio at the Waldorf-Astoria, and she modeled dresses and gowns for Grace Kelly, the Duchess of Windsor, Katharine Hepburn and others.
Carol had a natural charm, grace and beauty that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Above all, she devoted herself completely to loving and caring for her family. A four-time cancer survivor, she also inspired her family and friends with her courage, strength and perseverance.
Carol is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Edward. She is survived by her sons Kevin Whelan and his wife Tammy, Keith Whelan and Kelly Whelan, her grandchildren Matthew, Patrick, Devin and Damien, and her sister, Jean Sherman.
Arrangements are under the direction of the D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. Cremation will be held privately.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Carol’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
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