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In Memoriam: Former Fair Haven Fire Company Chief, Longtime Fair Havenite, Dwight Havens, 74

The mourning buntings are draped. The flag is at half staff. The marquee on the Fair Haven Firehouse announces the passing of 53-year Fire Department member, former chief and First Aider, Dwight Havens.

Dwight, a former longtime Fair Havenite and Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) graduate, more recently of Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Feb. 21, surrounded by his children. He was 74.

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In Memoriam: Red Bank Resident, Longtime Teacher, Holy Cross & Rumson Country Day Substitute, Janet Loschenko, 73

Red Bank resident Janet M. Loschenko passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC after a long illness. She was 73.

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Little Silver Resident, Volunteer, Eleanor Reilly Dolan, of Red Bank, 81

“She was a beautiful woman both inside and out who was best known for her generous heart, sense of style, gift of gab, sense of humor, and volunteer spirit.” ~ Eleanor Dolan’s family

Former longtime Little Silver resident, Eleanor Reilly Dolan, of Red Bank, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8. surrounded by her beloved daughters after a brief, aggressive battle with cancer. She was 81.

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In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite Jack Forster, 91

“When you die, that does not mean you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live.” ~ Stuart Scott, ESPY Awards 2014.

“Jack was victorious — a true champion.” ~ Jack Forster’s family

Former longtime Fair Havenite, Jack Forster, more recently of of Ocean Township, “gained his wings” on Feb. 2, 2023 after “a courageous battle with cancer.” He was 91.

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In Memoriam: Lifetime Little Silver Resident, Lizzie Mahar Gilmour

“Lizzie will be remembered for her ability to love without condition. She now gets to ask God all of the questions she always said she would. In the end, Lizzie was able to give the gift of sight to someone in need, who now gets to see the world through her eyes.” ~ Lizzie Mahar Gilmour’s family

Lifetime Little Silver resident, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mahar Gilmour passed away on Feb. 6 after a brief illness.

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