Obituary of Carolyn Jean Good

Carolyn Jean Good, 74, of East Northport, NY passed away on April 5, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family.  She was the beloved wife of John Linn Good, loving mother of Sarah Jane Staples and her husband Sean, John Robert Good, and Daniel Bayler Good and his wife Nina, cherished grandmother of Lauren Jean Staples, Erin Linn Staples, Merrick Gregory Good, and John Lachlan Good, dear sister of Katheryn Jenifer, and caring aunt of Kari Glemaker and Katheryn Jenifer.  Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dolores Moehn, grandparents Walter and Martha Moehn and Alfred and Jessie Leasch, and her niece Kelly Ramseur.  

Carolyn was born on August 16, 1948 in Burlington, Iowa.  She graduated from Danville High School in 1966 and then earned an Associates Degree from Burlington Community College.  She met John in Hampton, Virginia and they married at the Danville Methodist Church on August 1, 1969.  She and John lived in Connecticut and South Carolina before settling in East Northport where they raised their three children with happiness, dedication, and endless affection.  

Carolyn was fondly known as “Mom” at home and was most proud of that title.  She will always be remembered for her warm smile, caring heart, kind manner, and tender touch.  She filled those around her with joy, laughter, and companionship.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, getting together with friends and family, sports of all kinds, and traveling.  

In her honor, a wake will be held on April 10, 2023 at the Nolan Funeral Home in Northport, NY.  Visiting hours will be from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Interment of ashes will be at Long Creek Church Cemetery in rural Danville, IA at a later date.