| Maureen Fitzsimmons
March 13, 1934 - January 24, 2008
Maureen M. Fitzsimmons, 73, of the Brookfield section of Belvidere, NJ, died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ.
Born: On March 13, 1934 in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose Tierney.
Personal: Maureen and her husband, John, were married for 50 years.
Maureen was a resident of Flanders and Bergenfield, NJ, before moving to Belvidere nine years ago. She was a homemaker and was employed as a registered nurse. Maureen graduated from the Bellevue School of Nursing as an RN. She loved line dancing, was an avid reader, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Memberships: She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Washington, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, served in the Outreach Ministry and also volunteered for Bingo.
Survivors: In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by four daughters, Kathleen Donovan and her husband William of River Edge, NJ, Janet McLellan and her husband William of Georgia, Carolyn Donahue and her husband Kevin of River Vale, NJ and Susan Helbock and her husband James of Bedford Hills, NY; a son, John and his wife Lisa of Flemington, NJ, and eight grandchildren.A sister, Winifred Benischek, died in December of 2007.
Services: Visitation will be Friday (today) from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in the church, with Fr. Blaise Baran officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Washington. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Smile Train, 245 5th Avenue, Suite 2201, New York, NY 10016; or to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Maureen's family: We were sorry to hear that Maureen has passed. We have missed her at the Center. We will always remember her as a kind and fun person to be with at our line dancing classes at the Phillipsburg Senior Center as well as Thursday nights at Alpha. We hope that your fond memories of Maureen during happier and healthier times will sustain you through this sad time. Line Dancing Gals, Phillipsburg Senior Center, Phillipsburg, NJ
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Kathy, As your Cornerstone sister I have grown in my spiritual journey. God bless your mom, you and your family. Know that your mom is entering the kingdom of God, she is going home. May she rest in the peace of Christ's love and continue to watch over you as you continue your spiritual journey. Your Cornerstone sisters will be here for you, to pray for you and to help you through this difficult time. We love you very much. In Cornerstone Love, Jodi
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Kathy and Bill, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray for peace in your heart and the strength through the grace of God during this very sad time. Love, Michele and Dave Puentes
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To The Family Of Maureen Fitzsimmons Dear Kathy and Family, ?? ? ? ? Pete and I have been praying each day for your mother and now we will continue to pray for all of you and most especially for your father. He will miss her greatly but we pray that he is somewhat consoled by the fact that Mom has no more suffering of any kind - only joy in the hands of the Lord ! ?? ? ? ? We love you so much Kathy and we want you to know that we are here for you and Bill. I am so saddened by not being able to be with you now, at this difficult time but I will see you when I get home and we will go to visit MaryEllen and her new baby Grace Elizabeth. Peace and Love, Cathy and Pete
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear John and Family, It is with much sadness and sympathy that we send you our condolences in the loss of Maureen. Only my very recent knee surgery keeps us from being with you today and tomorrow, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss Maureen who was such a spirited and wonderful lady and friend. God Bless You, and may you find comfort in knowing that we truly share your loss. Stay strong. Love, Helen and Gerry
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