Carolyn "Lynn" Ocker, 72, of Vero Beach, died Thursday, June 2 with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Homer and Blanche Gauthier on Sept. 3, 1943 in Troy, NY. She married her loving husband James "Jim" Ocker in 1969.
Foremost, Lynn's main "priority" was raising her five loving children and being the "Rock" of the family. While living in Troy, Lynn worked at John J. Boland Beer Distributors for 17 years. After relocating to Vero Beach, Florida in 1988, Lynn worked for Flight Safety International as a Payroll Manager, retiring in 2006.

She was an active member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, James G. Ocker Sr; children, William (Etta) Ocker of Sebastian, FL, James G. Ocker Jr of Troy, NY, Marcy (Wayne) Pierre of Melrose, NY, Sue (Bob) Wood of Troy, NY and Debbie (Ron) Adamson of Roseland, FL; grandchildren, James (III) and Mackenzie Ocker, Amanda, Michael and Katie Pierre, Zoe Wood, and Jessika Adamson; one great granddaughter, Averie Pickering; sisters, Terri Dunham, Maureen (Jerry) Opanowski and Mary Todd and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn's name to St. Jude at www.stjude.org/

Online condolences may be made at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com