July 18, 1947 – December 19, 2025
Jocelyn was born on July 18, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dr. Alan Olinger and Nadine Olinger. She spent her formative years in California, attending Holy Cross High School in Mountain View. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and later received a Master’s degree in Art History from Georgetown University.
Jocelyn was first married to Delos Brown, with whom she shared seven years of marriage. She later married David McGrath, and together they made their home in Melbourne, Australia, where Jocelyn lived for more than forty years. David and Jocelyn raised two daughters, Vanessa and Stephanie. Jocelyn was an adored partner to Tony, with whom she spent meaningful time with in Elsternwick in recent years.
Jocelyn was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was especially delighted by the recent birth of her twin grandchildren, Miranda and Darcy, born to her daughter Vanessa.
She was the middle sister of Linda Olinger and Annette Keenan, and she also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Jocelyn will be remembered for her intellect, her love of art and learning, and her deep devotion to family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
