PEABODY — Caroline M. “Carol” (Cordeau) Oljey, age 95, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her family in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Francis A. Oljey. Born and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Muise) Cordeau. Carol had lived in Lynn for the greater part of her life, and attended St. Jean’s Grammar School and Lynn Classical High School. She had lived in Peabody for the past 11 years.
Carol enjoyed making ceramics for many years. She loved cooking and shopping. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family.
She is survived by her four children; Donna Lee Janus and her husband Thomas of Burlington, Dennis F. Oljey and his wife Jill of Swampscott, Timothy L. Oljey and his wife Carole of Newmarket, N.H., and Denise E. Fleury and her husband Ronald of Peabody. She also leaves 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her great-grandson; Evan Hansen and her twin brother; Joseph Cordeau.
Service information: Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, Peabody. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 4-7 p.m. Those who prefer may make donations to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923. Directions and guestbook at Solimine.com.