Carol Ann Freedman

Carol Ann Freedman of Princeton, N.J., 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12. She will be missed by her large family that includes her husband, Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Freedman, of 61 years; her daughters, Emily (and Lawrence) Stollar of Vienna, Va.; Tizzy Bannister of New York, N.Y.; and Ellie (and Craig) Deardorff of Princeton. She was adored by her eight grandchildren: Aaron (and Janna) Stollar of Arlington, Va.; Samuel (and Lauren) Stollar of Great Falls, Va.; Sarah (and Michael) Smith of Needham, Mass.; Peter Deardorff of Arlington, Va.; Saren Deardorff of Northampton, Mass.; Madeleine Deardorff of Princeton; and Edmund and Miranda Bannister of New York, N.Y. Carol also loved and was proud of her three great-grandchildren, Oliver and Henry Smith and Nathan Stollar. Her first great-granddaughter is expected next spring.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, Clara and Lester Rosenburg of Boston, Mass.

She attended the Walnut Hill School in Natick, Mass, before attending Wheaton College in Norton, Mass, where she graduated with a BA in Government in 1956. She also married her husband in 1956 and they proceeded to live in Montgomery, Ala., San Antonio, Tex., and Milwaukee, Wis., while Jerry served as a Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. They then lived in Chicago while Jerry did his residency at the University of Chicago. Carol briefly worked in the retail business in Chicago but really focused on her growing family.

In late 1962, they moved east to Jerry’s hometown of New Haven, Conn., where Jerry would set up his ophthalmology practice. Carol raised their three girls and was extremely involved in many local organizations. When her kids grew up, she managed her husband’s ophthalmology practice. She was a great friend to many and was known for hostessing some incredible parties where her gourmet cooking, great style, sense of fun and friendship were enjoyed by all.

In 1997, Carol and her husband moved to Princeton, to be closer to all of their daughters. They settled right into life in Princeton and made many close friends. Joining the Present Day Club, The Nassau Club, and The Princeton University Art Museum helped Carol acclimate quickly, but she was also quickly loved by her daughter, son-in-law,  and grandchildren’s friends in Princeton. She was seen at many of their parties, birthday celebrations, graduations, soccer games, and swim meets.

Carol’s service took place on December 14 at Mather Hodge in Princeton where Cantor David S. Wisnia officiated. Carol was buried at Princeton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends consider donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey, www.alz.org/nj.

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Laura Hill

On, Saturday December 2, 2017, Laura Hill passed away peacefully. Battling cancer for 20+ years, she refused to stop fighting. She was never once in pain, nor was she suffering. Her positive spirits, sparkling eyes, and gentle touch carried her through every moment.

Laura was born on September 27, 1951 to Jack Filson Hill and Mary Jane Hill (Johnson) in Des Moines, Iowa. Shortly after, her parents moved to Trumansburg, N.Y.; where she spent her childhood years. This is when her love for baking began as well as her passion for flowers. She started her own baking business and custom bouquets to give to her neighbors on May Day. She spent her summers waterskiing on Cayuga Lake, enjoying a donut from Home dairy and an ice cream cone at Purity. She attended Iowa State for her undergraduate degree and New York University for her Masters in Early Childhood Education. She found herself falling in love with traveling as she took many cross country trips with college friends and explored what Europe had to offer. She ended up planting her roots in Princeton, N.J., where she opened up her own Daycare. She quickly became known in town, as she would walk up and down Nassau Street with her triple stroller. Her friendly hello, true love for teaching, nurturing ability, delicious baked goods, and her longing to document everything through photographs simply set her apart from any other caregiver. The strength of love and family was so important to her and it didn’t matter if there was a blood relation or not.

She is the second of six beautiful children: Margaret Hill-Daniels, Patricia Schiphof-Hill, Gregory Hill, Gordon Hill, and Gary Hill. She surrounded herself with the love of five nephews, eight nieces, two great-nephews, and two great-nieces. Her greatest pride and joy was that of her one and only child, Jennifer Michelle Hill. Jennifer inherited her mom’s genuine passion for travel, sewing ability, and love for helping others. Laura knew how important it was to instill these qualities in her daughter at a young age. As the years went by, their love for each other and the special bond they created became very envious to others. Photography, elaborate quilting, and baking were just a few of Laura’s creative outlets, many of which have touched the lives of people all over the world.

Laura will be greatly missed, but more importantly remembered and celebrated for her strength, courage, unconditional love, and warmth. Cherish every moment, because it will always be in your heart. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or make mistakes. Find your silver lining, because every day holds the possibility of a miracle.

A spring ceremony will be held among the beautiful blooming flowers and graceful butterflies to honor Laura Hill, a remarkable woman, supportive friend, nurturing care giver, loving sister and daughter, and the best role model her daughter could ever ask for in a Mom. (To continue on Laura’s love for children and giving back, there has been a legacy fund created in her name: www.gofundme.com/laurahillslegacyfund). Thank you for helping us to continue to celebrate Laura.

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George Fox

George Fox, 78, of Princeton, died on December 12, 2017 as a result of melanoma. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Figge Fox, three children (Elizabeth Fox Dodge, George Fox Jr., Susannah Fox) and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 30, at 3 p.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton NJ 08542 (www.PrincetonUMC.org). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Princeton UMC’s Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, to help those in emergency need, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.