Ursula Mary Javenes

Ursula Mary Javenes,(nee O’Sullivan) a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on Sunday Dec. 10, 2023,at the age of 86 and is now in the loving arms of her daughters, Shelly and Patty in heaven.

Ursula was born April 20, 1937 in Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland. She moved to London where she married John Bartley. She worked as a secretary for the London Zoo, later moving to the United States in 1959. She worked in the service industry most of her life in Bergen and Rockland Counties, never meeting a stranger and making many friends. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Her whole world was her family and she was always there with a call, a smile, or a meal. She spent countless hours on the phone with family and friends.

She was sadly preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Javenes, sister Sarah Rafferty and brother Patrick O’Sullivan, and many beloved nieces. She endured many tragedies in her life and is now at peace.

She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Susan Johnson (Thomas) and Ursula Callaghan (James), stepsons Alex, Karl, and Tommy Javenes, cherished grandmother of 5 and adored great-grandmother of 7. Also survived by her sister Eileen Booth, nieces, nephews and friends who cherished her and will miss her warm and loving smile.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Andrew’s R.C. Church Westwood, NJ 07676 on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m.

Anyone who knew her, knew she loved animals, especially her beloved dogs. In her honor, donations may be made to Hi-Tor Animal Shelter, 65 Firemens Memorial Dr. Pomona, NY 10970.