Obituary of Mary Jane Carroll

Mary Jane McLaughlin Carroll aka "Patches" to all her close friends and family was born December 2, 1952 in Chester, PA. Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday joining her parents Harry & Peggy and her 2 siblings Debbie & Danny at heaven's gate. She is survived today by her brother John, her sisters Margaret Parks & Reba Reese with husband Dan, Betsy Bohenick with husband Frank; and April; her 2 sons Enrico & Nicola with wife Melody; and her granddaughter she loved, adored & thought the world of... her LilBit Emily. Mary is also survived by her large family of many nieces, nephews, and friends near or far.

Mary was the oldest of the 7 children raised in McCafferty Village & Holland Gardens attending Holy Saviour Catholic School. Mary gained her spiritual faith at a very early age during her childhood when she watched the angels lift her dad to the heavens and learned later of his passing. She spoke of this often firm in her belief. Accounting of her spirituality, Mary would often mail prayer cards in lieu of writing letters especially to her 2 boys.

After high school, the young Patches was full of life in her wilder years with the 1st love of her life Chain. Patches had the passion to live life to the greatest lengths reachable. Compassion to all - she was known to feed the neighborhood and make sure everyone was cared for. As life would have it several years later, another adventure on September 11,1989 would carry Patches south to Florida with her 2 teenage sons and new love Tommy where she enjoyed the summer sun, warm climates with her Aunt Dora and running her own cleaning company.

Mary watched both of her sons grow, thrive and join the Army. Mary's life took on a completely new adventure a short time later by the best gift yet - her precious granddaughter Emily. This round of her life would carry Mary on adventures across the globe to South Korea & back to Texas. She spent most of these past 10 years caring and helping raise her LilBit Emily. Mary recently celebrated 28 years sobriety this past September 11th.

Mary's love of life and adventure through all her years reflects the beautiful character and the acts of kindness & humanity she displayed for anyone that had the privilege to meet Mary or possibly Patches throughout her lifetime. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Mary Jane's visitation on Monday 10-11AM followed by Funeral Services at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA. Interment will be held in St. Thomas the Apostle Church Cemetery, Glen Mills, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary (www.sistersofihm.org). Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com