Carol Mae Hagan passed away on November 20, 2018. She was 85. Born in Dover NJ, she was the oldest child of Charles and Bertha(Smith) Shauger.
She was raised in Berkshire Valley. Carol was a 1951 graduate of Roxbury High School where she participated in many sports. She also enjoyed time spent with classmates and being Drum Majorette.
Carol was a talented dancer. She taught dance for her mentor, Phil Grassia, at his Dover studio. Later she opened her dance and baton business in Kenvil. At her recitals, toddlers would often”steal the show” with their tap dances and costumes. She taught many adults ballroom dances. Her twirlers marched in numerous parades in northern NJ.
She enjoyed traveling. In 1972, she was a chaperone for Girl Scout Troop 287 on their month – long journey to 7 countries in Europe. She loved the Jersey Shore and cherished many trips to Hawaii with her daughter. She also enjoyed Broadway shows and concerts.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Donald “Jake”, her sister Lois, and brother Charles. She was a loving and devoted mom to her daughter Cheryl Lynn of Paradise Valley, PA. She is also survived by her sister Gail of Citrus Springs, FL.
Cremation will be private. Memorial donations will be accepted at Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave. Suite 902 New York, N.Y. 10018 or online at www. hdsa.org We continue to hope for a cure.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home Inc, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/