Mary Carolyn (Crine) Hickey, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Carolton Convalescent Hospital. She was a resident of Stratford for 67 years.

Born in Matawan, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Reid) Crine. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, James.

Carolyn loved to laugh and had a good sense of humor. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. When her health allowed, she was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Church. She enjoyed spending her free time going out to eat with her family, watching the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, as well as completing every crossword puzzle she could get her hands on. She will be very sadly missed.

Carolyn is survived by her 5 devoted children;

Maryann Roach and her husband Rob of Lyme, Kevin Hickey of Stratford, Jeffrey Hickey of Stratford, Jeanne DeLaura of Mystic, and Julie Bastarache and her husband Mark of Newtown.

She is also survived by her sister Helen Crine Mahon, her 2 beautiful grandchildren,Tate DeLaura and Lily DeLaura, several nieces and nephews and long-time friend of the Hickey family,Tommy Agvent.

In addition to her husband, Carolyn was also predeceased by her brother James Crine and close family friend, Amy Knott-McDonald.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Carolton. They are also very grateful to Marie, Stephanie and Minon, Carolyn's private aids at Carolton, for the loving and compassionate care they provided to her during the last year of her life.

Services are private and will take place at the convenience of the family.

Donations in her memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org.