Ann Elizabeth Quense

Ann died on the day after her 63rd wedding anniversary. She is finally reunited with her beloved husband Dick, who died almost 10 years ago. She is survived by her five children and 12 grandchildren, sister Kathleen and husband Andy Alfieri, brother-in-law Burl McWilliams, sister-in law Joan Kiely, brother-in-law Hank Quense and wife Pat, and sister-in-law Pat Freeman and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her children and their spouses, Barbara and Tom Lynch, Eileen and John Godfrey, Tim and Sue Quense, Mary Ann and Bob Cassidy and Ric and Michelle Quense, and grandchildren Tom Jr. Nathan, Ian, Tim, Matthew, Rob, Erin, Michael, Lauren, Dianna, Maggie and Ricky. Ann worked for Weight Watchers for many years as a receptionist and always had a smile and an encouraging word for the members. Her favorite activities were spending time with her family, singing, and playing her organ. There are numerous family stories that begin with “Mom was playing the organ…”. “New York, New York” and “The Yellow Rose of Texas” will always remind us of her. She was also a fervent football fan. Many friends and family members also have fond memories of the barbecues hosted by Ann and Dick around the pool on Chestnut Hill Drive. A memorial service will be held at the chapel at the Brigadier William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Arneytown, NJ on Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 PM. The family will host a gathering following the service at Cream Ridge Country Club, 181 Rte. 539, Cream Ridge, NJ, 08514. For those wishing to contribute memorial gifts, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), or the Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org).