Carole M. Harris, 81, of Bayville passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Carole attended Manasquan High School. Carole retired from Community Medical Center, Toms River after serving many years in the employee dietary department. Born in Trenton, she grew up in Belmar and resided in Brick before moving to Bayville 43 years ago.

Carole was a life member of New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, she was a board member, active in their sunshine committee, and was past head of hospitality. Carole was an avid bear collector. Carole loved surf fishing, cooking, travel, camping, and most of all her family.

Carole was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law Alice and Charles Filor. Carole is survived by her loving and devoted husband Paul J. Harris, of 43 years, her son Danny McAllister of West Creek, her daughters Sherry McAllister of Toms River, Maureen Bailey and her husband, Raymond of Bayville, and her granddaughter Sarah Bailey of Greenville, SC.

Memorial service 11am Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave., Toms River with a repast at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carole’s memory to Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.