Carolyn E. Souza, 93, of Cedar Glen Homes, Toms River passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home. Carolyn was a Supervisor for Individualized Shirts, Perth Amboy for 20 years before retiring in 2002. Born in Newark, she resided in Matawan before moving to Toms River. Carolyn was very active in her community. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Manuel, her brother Arthur Yaeger, her sister Helen Paey, her son Philip Bond, 2 grandchildren Derek and Jessica. Carolyn is survived by her son William Bond and his wife, Lynne of Toms River, 2 sisters Martha Adamik of CA, Arlene Vandeventer, of Toms River, 4 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial gathering 12-2pm Monday, April 15, 2024, at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to your local humane society.