Obituary of Carolyn K. Geisik

Carolyn K. Geisik passed away at home on Thursday, February 23rd. She was 82. Arrangements were conducted under the direction of the Norman Dean Home For Services, Denville. Private burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with her family present. Donations in her name may be made to the good work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Carolyn was born in Dover to the late William and Evelyn Keeffe. After high school, she married John Geisik, a US Air Force officer and the couple started their family. They traveled the world as John’s work took them far and wide. Carolyn was the busy Mom to five little ones and stayed active in the community. She was thoughtful and caring and spent many hours knitting blankets and hats for families and those in need. She was easy going and enjoyed shopping and watching her grandchildren grow. She enjoyed her time spent with the Franklin Seniors and loved a good game of BINGO. Predeceased by her huband John and her son Michael; she is survived by her son John. Jr. (Lisa); daughters Carrie Batty (Matthew), Sally Nichols (Keith) and Julianne DePue (Michael Sr.); grandchildren Katie Geisik (Jeffrey Lennon), Rebecca Batty, Sarah Batty, Kori Batty, Michelle Batty (Michael Lovel-Agnelli),Gunnar Batty, Daniel Batty, Michael Nichols, Amanda Nichols, Michael DePue Jr. and Nicholas DePue; her great granddaughter Mia Lennon; dear friends Jean Batty and Gail Fitzgerald and many more relatives and friends in Sparta and Franklin.