Caroline DeGroat
January 21, 2022
Caroline DeGroat, 78, of Washingtonville, New York, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2022. She was born in Ringwood, New Jersey on April 23, 1943, to her late mother and father Evelyn and Alvin Mann. She was one of seven girls and four boys. Caroline was a loving mother of seven children, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In her free time, she liked to crochet, play bingo, or go to garage sales. In the warmer months, which were her favorite, she liked to sit outside and enjoy nature. Not only was she funny, but she was kind, gentle, and one of the most caring people to anyone who knew her. Above all, her family was most important, and she spent all her time enjoying them. Caroline is survived by her loving children, Barbara Stymacks and husband Jeffrey, Melvina Finley, Melvin Mann Jr. and wife Erika, Zina Canty, Joanne Wilkins and partner James Roe, Anna Simonin, Roger Mann and wife Rebekah. Siblings Shirley Vandunk, Adeline DeGroat, Joeanne Mann, Thomas Mann, Martin Mann, and Celeste Mann. Adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Alvin Mann, daughter Carolyn, sisters Suzette and Rita Mann and brothers Albert and Silas Mann.
Caroline DeGroat, 78, of Washingtonville, New York, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2022. She was born in Ringwood, New Jersey on April 23, 1943, to her late mother and father Evelyn and Alvin Mann. She was one of seven girls and four boys.... View Obituary & Service Information