Carol Lynn (Satter) McLean, 70, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away Oct. 17.
Born in Red Bank, Carol graduated from Red Bank Regional High School in 1967. Marrying her high school sweetheart Steven McLean on Nov. 28, 1970, she then went on to begin a 31-year, longstanding career with New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. as manager. Retiring in 1997, she moved to Florida with her husband, enjoying 22 years of happy retired life together.
Carol was a generous, loving, caring wife, sister, aunt and friend loved by all who had the privilege of being in her company and always putting everyone before herself. Carol hosted wonderful holidays and memorable family parties at her homes in Little Silver and New Smyrna Beach. She loved animals, 1950s and 60s music, attending NASCAR races at Daytona International Speedway and was an avid fan of the New York Giants.
Carol was predeceased by her father William V. Satter; mother and stepfather, Isabel and John Sanford; her brothers, Victor, Thomas and Richard; and sisters Elizabeth Morgan and Joan Calt. Carol is survived by her heartbroken husband Steven McLean; sister Virginia Baker of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; her cherished dog Molly Magee; and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Carol will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation was held Oct. 27 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank with a funeral service on Oct. 28 at the funeral home. Entombment followed at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the SPCA or The Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.
