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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joanne M.
Dennery
June 7, 1931 – January 16, 2016
Obituary
(Rescheduled Visitation, Mass, Day and Times Due to Winter Storm)
Joanne Milner Dennery of Mantua, formerly of Gloucester City, died January 16, 2016, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was 84.
Born June 7, 1931 in North Jersey, she and her family moved to Gloucester City in the early 1940's.
Daughter of the late Lucille S. and John Milner, Sr., of Gloucester City and predeceased by her brother John, Jr. of Gloucester City. Survived by her husband Edward J.J. of Mantua; children Eileen Mannion (Ed) of West Deptford, John (Dawn) of Gloucester City and Patrick (Patti) of Pennsville; sister Catherine Jamison of Olathe, Colorado; grandchildren Jason, Helen Marzin (Matt), Michael, Cassandra and Allison; and two nieces and a nephew.
Joanne was a graduate of Gloucester HS 1949, Glassboro State Teacher's College 1953. She won the Miss Gloucester County Pageant in 1949 and 1950. She married Edward J.J. Dennery on May 15, 1954 at St. Mary's R.C. Church. Joanne taught in Gloucester City School system for more than 25 years; one year at Monmouth St. School as a first grade teacher before her marriage. She returned to teach kindergarten at M.E. Costello School, then Broadway School and ending her career in the early 1990's at Highland Park School. A dedicated professional, she taught more than 1200 children over her career, giving them a loving and fun start on their educational journey. After retiring, she and Ed traveled the world, from the panning for gold among the glaciers of Alaska, to cruising through the Panama Canal, to visiting the Hermitage Museum in Russia, to driving through Spain with friends. Joanne was a loving wife and mother, daughter and sister, grandmother and aunt. She was a talented pianist and loved to sing.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ: 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to Holy Redeemer Hospice: 150 E. 9th Ave, Runnemede, NJ 08078. In the memo, please write: Joanne M. Dennery.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Joanne M. Dennery. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142
Joanne Milner Dennery of Mantua, formerly of Gloucester City, died January 16, 2016, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. She was 84.
Born June 7, 1931 in North Jersey, she and her family moved to Gloucester City in the early 1940's.
Daughter of the late Lucille S. and John Milner, Sr., of Gloucester City and predeceased by her brother John, Jr. of Gloucester City. Survived by her husband Edward J.J. of Mantua; children Eileen Mannion (Ed) of West Deptford, John (Dawn) of Gloucester City and Patrick (Patti) of Pennsville; sister Catherine Jamison of Olathe, Colorado; grandchildren Jason, Helen Marzin (Matt), Michael, Cassandra and Allison; and two nieces and a nephew.
Joanne was a graduate of Gloucester HS 1949, Glassboro State Teacher's College 1953. She won the Miss Gloucester County Pageant in 1949 and 1950. She married Edward J.J. Dennery on May 15, 1954 at St. Mary's R.C. Church. Joanne taught in Gloucester City School system for more than 25 years; one year at Monmouth St. School as a first grade teacher before her marriage. She returned to teach kindergarten at M.E. Costello School, then Broadway School and ending her career in the early 1990's at Highland Park School. A dedicated professional, she taught more than 1200 children over her career, giving them a loving and fun start on their educational journey. After retiring, she and Ed traveled the world, from the panning for gold among the glaciers of Alaska, to cruising through the Panama Canal, to visiting the Hermitage Museum in Russia, to driving through Spain with friends. Joanne was a loving wife and mother, daughter and sister, grandmother and aunt. She was a talented pianist and loved to sing.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ: 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to Holy Redeemer Hospice: 150 E. 9th Ave, Runnemede, NJ 08078. In the memo, please write: Joanne M. Dennery.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Joanne M. Dennery. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142
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