It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Doris A. Donnelly (Serlick), age 89. She passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020. We are comforted by our faith and in knowing Mommy and Daddy are together again. Born in Camden, NJ on July 30, 1931, she was raised in Malaga by her Uncle, Joseph G. Serlick, Sr., whom she loved, as her Father. As a young schoolgirl in the early 1940's, our Mother loved to sing. She entered and won a talent medal for her beautiful singing voice, sponsored by the local chapter of the Jr. Jaycees. During the 1950's, she was employed by Doerr Glass in Vineland and regularly took the Public Service Bus on her route to work. This habit caught the eye of a handsome, blue-eyed bus driver and in the spring of 1959, she married John M. Donnelly and settled in the little hamlet of Heislerville, NJ to begin raising their family. In the early 1970's, they established their business, "Wood Pump Antiques" and for over 35 years, they enjoyed participating in local antiques shows, Christmas Open House Tours and entertaining family and friends. They both were active members of the Mauricetown, NJ Historical Society. As a stay-at-home mother, she loved her family, enjoyed pretty things, gardening, baking and decorating for the holidays with Daddy and putting up produce that was grown in their garden. After the death of her husband in 2007, she retired to Lynnwood, Washington where she spent her final years enjoying her grandchildren, Trevor A. Donnelly (Nadine), Connor B. Donnelly and her twin great-grandchildren Thomas and Madeline. She is survived by her children Albert J. Donnelly, great-grandchildren Mashilla and Hunter Harrison, Brownville Junction, Maine, Johnna L. Donnelly (Jim), Leesburg, NJ, Bryan M. Donnelly (Cheryl) Bothell, WA, Carol L. Donnelly, Valencia, CA. and a sister, Catherine Young. She was predeceased by her husband, John M. Donnelly, in 2007, granddaughter, Tanya M. Donnelly in 2014, brother Albert Serlick in 2008, and sister Anna Vai (Serlick) in 2020. In lieu of flowers and as a gentle suggestion, please donate in her memory to a favorite charity of your choice. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
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