Carol Eng, 76, of Highland, died on January 31, 2024, at Vassar Bros. Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.

Born February 17, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Boland VanSteenburgh. Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Carol refused to leave because of her love for the area.

In the spirit of helping others, Carol worked as a private home health aide for many years until her retirement.

Carol was known to have a sympathetic heart, always caring for humans and animals alike, even plants! She was always willing to take on any task to provide comfort for those around her.

Survivors include Robert Turner, the love of her life for thirty-three years; five children, Timothy Eng of Nevada, Kevin Eng of Monticello, Linda Succato and husband, Steven, of Bayside, NY, Debbie Zelnik and husband, Scott, of Nesconset, NY, and Lisa Eng of Highland; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph and Stanley VanSteenburgh, both of Hyde Park; sister, Charlene Avello, of Poughkeepsie; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Arlyn Eng, of Nevada; and three foster children.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Kyle Eng; brother, Frank VanSteenburgh; sister, Dorothy Nichol; sisters-in-law, Shirley and Bunny VanSteenburgh; and brother-in-law, Anthony Avello.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be from 2 to 4 PM, Saturday, February 10th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A Memorial Service will take place at 3 PM during the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, Carol's family respectfully request memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org)

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Carol's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.