Obituary: Carole Harriet Hare

Carole Harriet Hare (nee Palmer) of Moorestown, NJ, passed away on May 27, 2016, at the age of 75.

Carole was born on Jan. 11, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. The middle child of three children born to the late Ralph N. Sr. and Grace ( Habecker ) Palmer. Her family moved to New Jersey when she was in grade school and she was a graduate of Merchantville High School Class of 1959.

In 1960 she married William Howard Hare, Jr. (Bill). Together they raised three children in Moorestown, NJ. She was also the Office Manager for Hare Plumbing Heating & Cooling, which she co-owned with her husband, for over 40 years.

Carole was a member of the Moorestown-Isaac-Burroughs Chapter Daughter of the American Revolution, where she served as chapter chairman and Regent for several terms.

Carole was elected as State Regent for NJDAR from 2007-2010. She was very proud that her State Regent’s Project raised thousands of dollars for the Liberty USO.

The DAR motto 'God Home Country' describes Carole's focus in life. She had a deep and abiding faith in God, putting Him first in all she did.

She loved her family more than anything else in this world and they all felt it. She was a true patriot and worked her whole life to help keep this great Republic.

In addition to serving as State Regent of the New Jersey State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, she also served as a national vice chairman. S

he served as the State President and a national officer of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America.

She was a past president of the Rancocas Valley Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century, and served as a state officer.

She was a member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812, Colonial Dames of America, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge, as well as several other organizations.

Carole was an avid genealogist tracing various branches of her family tree back many generations. A true patriot who loved this great Republic, she was proud to have proved direct lineage to more than eleven (11) patriots who gave service in the Revolutionary War.

As a member of the First United Methodist Church of Moorestown for over 40 years, she served God by teaching Sunday School for many years, being Sunday School coordinator for a few years, and running a women's Bible study for many years.

She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother for many years as well. Together with her daily, her involvement in community service projects was endless and all projects focused on children, veterans, active duty military and their families, and those less fortunate. Her family will continue the same efforts so her legacy will continue.

Carole loved to cross stitch, and her family are the proud owners of many of her pieces. She also loved to knit and as her health began to decline she would knit items to donate to cancer patients.

Carole’s greatest joy was her family.

Wife of William Howard Hare, Jr. Mother of Constance Hare Murray (Robert J. Murray, Jr.) of Moorestown, William Donald Hare of Moorestown, and Karen Dorothy Hare Eder (Keith P. Eder, Sr.) of Riverside and the late William Judson Hare. Sister of Ralph N. Palmer, Jr. and his wife Barbara and Jill Palmer Loomis. Grandmother of Robert James Murray, III, Andrew Daniel Murray, Matthew David Murray, William Tyler Hare, Lindsay Anne Hare, Keith Paul Eder, Jr., and Kailyn Grace Eder; as well as by those she considered grandchildren: Anthony Phelps, Calla Vodoor, and Katie Lodato.

Funeral service is Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. at the Lewis Funeral Home, 78 E. Main St. Moorestown, NJ.

Visitation is Wednesday evening, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., and Thursday morning, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment is at Mt. Laurel Cemetery, Mt. Laurel, NJ.

Please no flowers. Memorial Contributions to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. Marlton, NJ 08053.

Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.