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February 22, 2010
Nicole L. "Nikki" Ramsden age 12 of Kinnelon, formerly of Wayne died peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NYC in the comforting arms of her parents.
She was born in Paterson and lived in Wayne for nine years before moving to Kinnelon two years ago.
Nikki attended the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Wayne and was currently attending the Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Kinnelon.
She is best described as: a good friend, caring, compassionate, always made others smile, comfortable with herself and her leukemia, witty, sarcastic but not disrespectful and oftentimes feisty.
Surviving are her loving parents John and Mary(Carone) Ramsden; devoted sister Samantha; cherished grandparents Helen and Nick Carone of Wayne and the late Peter and Lorraine Ramsden; pretty aunt Jen and uncle Jeff Montemarano of Kinnelon, uncle “Sch-nicky” Carone of Wayne, auntie Linda Ramsden of Brielle, aunt Debbie of NV and the late uncle Dave Ramsden; cuzzies Gabriella and Francesca Montemarano and Christopher Romano “Little Man”.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26, from 4-8 PM at Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, 620 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 PM.
Nikki disliked the smell of too many flowers and specifically asked if donations in her memory could be made so that she could help others as they have helped her. For those considering a memorial donation please make checks payable to “Just Have Faith” and mail to: Just Have Faith, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
When Nicole lived in Wayne she was a cheerleader for the Boys and Girls Club. She was also in Girl Scouts up to 5th grade. She enjoyed swimming, hiking and reading good books. Some of her favorite authors were Lauren Myracle and Gail Carson Levine. Nicole's favorite colors were lime green and blue. She was passionate about cooking and baking. She liked to create different recipes which she tested on her little sister, Samantha. Nicole often brought bake goods to the nurses in the hospital. She liked making chocolates too.
Nicole aspired to be a few things when she grew up. She wanted to be a teacher. Then being exposed to the child life specialists in the hospital, she thought she might want to do that as well. She imagined herself and her friend opening a restaurant or catering place. She wanted to be a mom and considered adopting. She wanted to visit France, England and Africa to go on a safari and dreamt of living in Italy on the island of Capri, when she got older.
Nicole valued her friendships, old and new. She liked playing in the woods and discovering adventure while in the woods. She cherished Friday Family Fun Nights with her parents and sister. They would eat Anthony Franco pizza or get the Outback, played games or watched movies. Nicole's favorite food was filet mignon. Nicole and her sister enjoyed playing their DS games together and just being with each other. Nicole loved IM-ing, texting, being on the computer and watching Survivor on Thursday evenings on Channel 2.
Nicole was a very giving child. She wanted to donate her organs to other people. But because of her leukemia she couldn't do that, so the family donated her lungs to research.
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February 22, 2010
Nicole L. "Nikki" Ramsden age 12 of Kinnelon, formerly of Wayne died peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NYC in the comforting arms of her parents.
She was born in Paterson and lived in Wayne for nine years before moving to Kinnelon two years ago.
Nikki attended the John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Wayne and was currently attending the Pearl R. Miller Middle School, Kinnelon.
She is best described as: a good friend, caring, compassionate, always made others smile, comfortable with herself and her leukemia, witty, sarcastic but not disrespectful and oftentimes feisty.
Surviving are her loving parents John and Mary(Carone) Ramsden; devoted sister Samantha; cherished grandparents Helen and Nick Carone of Wayne and the late Peter and Lorraine Ramsden; pretty aunt Jen and uncle Jeff Montemarano of Kinnelon, uncle “Sch-nicky” Carone of Wayne, auntie Linda Ramsden of Brielle, aunt Debbie of NV and the late uncle Dave Ramsden; cuzzies Gabriella and Francesca Montemarano and Christopher Romano “Little Man”.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26, from 4-8 PM at Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, 620 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 PM.
Nikki disliked the smell of too many flowers and specifically asked if donations in her memory could be made so that she could help others as they have helped her. For those considering a memorial donation please make checks payable to “Just Have Faith” and mail to: Just Have Faith, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
When Nicole lived in Wayne she was a cheerleader for the Boys and Girls Club. She was also in Girl Scouts up to 5th grade. She enjoyed swimming, hiking and reading good books. Some of her favorite authors were Lauren Myracle and Gail Carson Levine. Nicole's favorite colors were lime green and blue. She was passionate about cooking and baking. She liked to create different recipes which she tested on her little sister, Samantha. Nicole often brought bake goods to the nurses in the hospital. She liked making chocolates too.
Nicole aspired to be a few things when she grew up. She wanted to be a teacher. Then being exposed to the child life specialists in the hospital, she thought she might want to do that as well. She imagined herself and her friend opening a restaurant or catering place. She wanted to be a mom and considered adopting. She wanted to visit France, England and Africa to go on a safari and dreamt of living in Italy on the island of Capri, when she got older.
Nicole valued her friendships, old and new. She liked playing in the woods and discovering adventure while in the woods. She cherished Friday Family Fun Nights with her parents and sister. They would eat Anthony Franco pizza or get the Outback, played games or watched movies. Nicole's favorite food was filet mignon. Nicole and her sister enjoyed playing their DS games together and just being with each other. Nicole loved IM-ing, texting, being on the computer and watching Survivor on Thursday evenings on Channel 2.
Nicole was a very giving child. She wanted to donate her organs to other people. But because of her leukemia she couldn't do that, so the family donated her lungs to research.
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