Carol M. Ahart

Carol Margaret Ahart (nee Dahl), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully on September 18, 2020.

Carol, the only child of the late Hanna Spence Dahl and Warren Dahl was born on March 10, 1934 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. She was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey where she lived with her parents, grandparents, and extended family. She especially adored and treasured her grandmother, the late Carrie Dahl.

Carol graduated Teaneck High School and attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she initially met her future husband, Robert (Bob) Ahart. Carol then worked at Bendix Corporation as a switchboard operator, where she met Bob for the second time, who also worked for Bendix as an industrial engineer. They fell in love and were married in September 1956. They eventually settled in Wayne where they raised their five children: Bob, Joann, John, Joseph, and Susan.

Carol was a full-time homemaker and kept busy raising her five very active children. She was extremely outgoing and established many lifelong friendships. She was well known for telling delightful stories of her life, children, and grandchildren to anyone and everyone. One could say she had the gift of gab.

Carol was a talented and avid painter who blessed her family with her artistic gift. She taught her children and grandchildren to see the world and every sunset through the eyes of an artist. Her other passion was driving. She offered to drive anyone who needed a ride and took the scenic route every chance she had. Carol was especially proud of her knowledge of every back road and destination in New Jersey… she was the first “navigation system.”

Another passion was her love for the water, especially the ocean. She enjoyed 60 years of annual vacations to the Jersey Shore. Carol spent countless hours on the beach and swimming in the waves with her family. She passed her love for the water to her children and grandchildren. When not at the Jersey Shore, she could be found enjoying her pool and lake views at her house

in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

Similarly to her love for the ocean, Carol passed her love for the holidays to her family, especially Christmas. From a year-round Christmas tree (tastefully decorated according to each season) to life sized gift bags filled with matching pajamas and unique gifts, she knew how to make Christmas truly magical. Carol has touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Carol was predeceased by her husband Robert Ahart in 2017. She was the most loved mother of:  Robert Ahart (Kelly) of Tuxedo Park, NY, Joann Vander Zee (John) of Montville, John Ahart of Kinnelon, Joseph Ahart (Mary Lynn) of Lake Hopatcong, and Susan Sesko (Steve) of Pine Brook; adored grandmother of: Carolyn (Nicholas), Stephanie, Brian, Joseph, Hanna, Robert, Julia, Stephen, Jacqueline, Jennifer, Erin, Michael, Jack, and Christopher; and cherished great-grandmother of Thea and Grey.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Carol’s name are asked to consider:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Memorial Processing

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105-9959

(www.stjude.org)