Obituary
Carolyn Helen Devonshire (70) of Ormond Beach, Florida, died on August 3, 2021, only three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. She had been ill with various undiagnosed or misdiagnosed complaints for at least several years prior.
Carolyn was born on July 14, 1951, in Irvington, New Jersey, to Arthur and Wanda Schwarz. After graduating from Monmouth College (NJ), where she played leading roles in various dramatic productions, she embarked on a career in journalism working for newspapers in Asbury Park, NJ, and Tallahassee, FLA. Carolyn was also a novelist and an accomplished poet, whose work has been published internationally in poetry magazines and anthologies.
Carolyn is predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Wanda Schwarz. She is survived by her brother, Arthur Joseph Schwarz of Middletown, New Jersey; and her sister, Barbara Voglino, wife of Dr. James T. Voglino, of Wayne, New Jersey, and Key Biscayne, Florida. She also leaves behind nine nieces and nephews.
There will be no viewing or memorial services for Carolyn. In accordance with her wishes, she is to be cremated and her ashes will be sprinkled in the ocean.
Carolyn kicking the sand and waves
You'd have loved Inverness, Carolyn, and I bet you wouldn't stop writing xx
A sunrise in a new life.
And dance by the darkest moon-
Sing songs with angels at ease,
Like the whisper of a lullaby tune.”
Love you sweet lady
-luloo
Carolyn was an acquaintance of mine for about 8 or 10 years. We met in person a couple of times after meeting through the poetry site PoetrySoup.com. We enjoyed reading and commenting on each other's poems. I am saddened to learn of her death but know from her testimony that we will meet again in heaven. Sara
"to those still confined in the worldly realm
no legacy I leave
just a kiss that carries
rapidly vanishing memories
my final farewell"
September 4, 2014, by Carolyn Devonshire
Sunset
always remember and
cherish your kindness
and encouragement
You are missed, and
cherished, always.
Rest in eternal peace.