Dorothy Kaighn

July 5, 1932 - December 26, 2019

Dorothy H. Kaighn (Cauley), of Oldsmar, FL, formerly of Blackwood, NJ passed away peacefully on December 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late John H. Kaighn, Sr. Dorothy was born on July 5, 1932 to the late Lola and Harry Cauley and predeceased by her brothers Nessel and Basil Cauley and is survived by her sister Shirley Webster. Devoted mother of John H. Kaighn, Jr., James Kaighn (Beth), Jeffrey (Kathy), Joseph (Linda) and Timothy Kaighn (Jeff); and loving grandmother of ten grandchildren, Allison, Megan, Eric, Christopher, Joshua, Jamie, Lisa, Kristina, Kelly, Erin and seven plus great grandchildren Ava, TJ, Carter, Sydney, Reese, Nora and Emma. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews and dear friends. After meeting the love of her life John H. Kaighn, Sr. while employed at the Campbell Soup Company they were married and raised their five boys in Blackwood, NJ. They retired to Oldsmar, FL in 1991. She was loving and devoted mother. She attended every sporting event that her five boys participated in, never missing a game. Dorothy was a school bus driver, Bus #9, for twenty-two years for the Gloucester Township School District. Dorothy was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed going to Spring Training games in Clearwater, FL. She also enjoyed watching the Tampa Bay Rays. Dorothy enjoyed camping, bowling, puzzles and the beach. She served as a past member of the St. Jude’s Altar and Rosary Society in Blackwood, NJ. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM with a prayer service at 11:00 AM located at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com