Jane was born on January 7th, 1932 with her twin sister, Jean, in Far Rockaway, New York, to James and Olla Larkin. Jane graduated from St. Agnes High School, in Rockville Centre, NY and went on to Immaculata College where she majored in Home Economics. It was there that she met her future husband Edward Long. Together they raised 8 children in Rowayton, CT. Edward died suddenly leaving Jane a single mother only to face the tragic death of her daughter Mary Beth two years later. Jane persevered with the help and support of family, friends and her faith in God. In 1973, Jane married Kevin Carroll and they had two more children.
Jane had a great sense of humor and her smile would light up a room. Jane was known for her sharp wit, gracefulness and warmth. She was an active parishioner and volunteer at Holy Trinity R.C. Church. Jane loved to summer in Crescent Beach with her large extended family. Jane was a long time resident of New Canaan, CT and moved to Fayetteville, GA in 1999.
Jane was pre-deceased by her daughter Mary Elizabeth Long, her twin sister Jean White and her grandson Charles Tyler Hill. Jane is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Carroll and her nine children: Cathy Pitts (Joseph), Patricia Hill (Fred), James Long (Maureen), Raymond Long (Maria), Edward Long (Elizabeth), Michael Long (Lynn), Colleen Tracy (Victor), Elizabeth Carroll, and Brian Carroll; and 17 grandchildren
A memorial service will take place at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Peachtree City, GA on Thursday, November 13th at 12:00pm, with a reception to follow. The funeral service will be held at Saint Aloysius R.C. Church in New Canaan, CT on Saturday, November 22nd at 12:00pm, reception to follow. There will be a private burial at St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk, CT.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that you make a donation to the charity of your choice, The Make a Wish Foundation, or to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1001 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269 and direct it to the upcoming CRS (Catholic Relief Services) Helping Hands Food Packing for Burkina Faso.
Arrangements under the direction of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, GA.
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