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Marian Eileen Sharp

Marian Eileen Sharp (nee Finnerty), 92 of Mullica Hill, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2013.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Sharp graduated from Atlantic City High School and opened the first antique store, Hill Creek House at 32 N. Main Street, in Mullica Hill. In later years she also opened Hill Creek Country Store at 44 N. Main Street, Mullica Hill.  She served as Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), at Gloucester County Community College until she retired at age 79. She was an active member of The Red Hat Society, Senior Citizens Club of Mullica Hill, and Senior Citizens Club of South Harrison Township.  She took enormous pride in her family and friends, who will miss her terribly, while drawing inspiration from the life she lived in her way and on her terms. She was often referred to as a combination of Millicent Fenwick, the Unsinkable Molly Brown and the Energizer Bunny!

Marian Eileen loving wife of the late Frederick M. and mother of the late Robert W. and E. Bruce, sister of the late William J. (Joyce Finnerty-Lewis) of Richmond, VA and Edward W. (Kathleen Wood) of Cherry Hill, NJ.    She is survived by her daughter, Lois Maxam (William) of Coronado, CA and son Michael (Beverly d) of West Chester, PA; Sara (Sue) Pyne of West Chester, PA,;  her dear sister, Mary Frances Valente (Anthony A. d) of Charlottesville, VA., four grandchildren Zack Maxam of Newport Beach, CA, Lauren Thrasher (Garret) of Coronado, CA, Sharon (Wesley) Hampton of Clayton, NJ and Brett Sharp (Kelli) of Gloucester City, NJ ; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and eight nieces and nephews.

Services and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Marian Eileen Sharp Memorial Scholarship Fund at Gloucester County College, Sewell, NJ

     

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023
A day late, sorry to have missed your birthday. Sorry to be missing you, as well. Your love & advice was treasured. Hope you knew that!
August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023
Good morning Mom. Another year without you has passed and I miss you so very much.
All my love always and forever.
Michael
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022
Mom,
Another year without you to kiss, hug, hold, and joke with has passed and the pain I feel has not lessened….I miss you so very much!
Sue and I are going to the Collingswood Arts and Craft show today and I plan to drive pass 11 Crestmont Terrace…..so many memories!
I hope you and Dad, Bev, Robert, Bruce, Fran, Ed and Bill are together.
All my love always and forever!
Michael
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022
Happy heavenly birthday, Eileen!! You and my mom 102!! So grateful that you both shared your love and wisdom with me.
Love,
Sue
July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
How can it be nine years? It’s like I spoke with you, yesterday! If there’s a Heaven, I hope you and Fran are sharing memories.
Know that Michael is taking very good care of me.
Love you. Just didn’t get to love you long enough.
July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
Mom,
Time has not lessened the sadness I feel since your passing. I think of you every day and wish you were still here.
All my love forever!
Michael
August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM.

I think of you everyday!

All my love forever,
Michael
July 3, 2021
July 3, 2021
How can it be 8 years? It seems like yesterday you welcomed me as “family” even before I truly was. I often remember the funny stories you told me and just yesterday, my daughter and I reminisced about your celebration of life party. Know that wherever Michael and I are (or finally land) your love and laughter follow us!
Life May end, but love never does.
Sue
July 3, 2021
July 3, 2021
Mom,

It's not a very nice weather day and I wish you were here to make it sunny. However, I know you're with me in spirit because you're always on my mind.

Sue and I always tell people about the birthday tour in Atlantic City where you had so much knowledge about the history of the city that you shared with the lady conducting the tour. 

You're AWESOME!!!

All my love always and forever,

Love,
Michael 
July 3, 2021
July 3, 2021
Grandmom,
I honestly don't think a day has gone by that I haven't thought of you. Wanting to talk to you, hear your laugh, and see your smile. I recently found this poem and it instantly made me think of you.

When you remember me, it means you have carried
something of who I am with you...
It means that you can summon me back to your mind,
even though countless years and miles may stand between us.
It means that even after I die, you can still see my face,
and hear my voice, and speak to me in your heart.
-Frederick Buechner

I miss you every day but some days are harder. Still. I know our energy never dies so I know you're out there somewhere because I still feel you with me.

I love you, always. - Sharon
August 22, 2020
August 22, 2020
I know your birthday has passed, but it’s taken me awhile to think of what I’d like to tell you....100 years, WOW! You and my mom would be the same age. As we go through a very scary time in 2020, I think of what you have had to endure in your lifetime. Through much more than we’re dealing with, you survived with grace and humor. You are a true inspiration and remind me that, no matter what, a smile and kindness will get us through.
Thank you for giving me a husband I love and a new family to add to my own. May we meet again one day. Love!
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Mom,

I miss you so very much and always thought we would be remembering this birthday together.......sharing your Irish humor along with a "very large" glass of Baileys. Well, your 100th birthday didn't work out the way we had it planned but I want you to know........

That I continue to miss your beautiful smile and endless pool of wisdom.

That your heart of gold and almost a century’s worth of knowledge and experiences made you the most extraordinary person in my life.

That you made me rise to heights nobody thought possible.

How much I appreciate you always being there for me through the good, the bad, the happiness and the sorrow!

How much your love and support helped me stay alive after Bev's death!

Most of all....I want you to know how much I love you!

Happy "100th" Birthday Mom!

All my love for eternity,
Michael
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Mom,

I miss you so very much and always thought we would be remembering this birthday together.......sharing your Irish humor along with a "very large" glass of Baileys. Well, your 100th birthday didn't work out the way we had it planned but I want you to know........

That I continue to miss your beautiful smile and endless pool of wisdom.

That your heart of gold and almost a century’s worth of knowledge and experiences made you the most extraordinary person in my life. 

That you made me rise to heights nobody thought possible. 

How much I appreciate you always being there for me through the good, the bad, the happiness and the sorrow!

How much your love and support helped me stay alive after Bev's death!

Most of all....I want you to know how much I love you!

Happy "100th" Birthday Mom!

All my love for eternity,
Michael
August 20, 2020
August 20, 2020
Happy Birthday, Grandmom! Thinking of you today on what would have been your 100th birthday. I remember how much you talked about wanting to celebrate this day, it would have been amazing. Even though you're not here physically, your spirit is always with us. I miss you and love you.

Much love always, Sharon
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
Never forgotten, Michael and I speak of you often. You were such an important influence in our lives! I am honored to be your daughter-in-law. And I know you would love seeing Michael as the incredible step father and granddad he’s become! I am trying to keep all the promises I made to you. Hoping we truly will meet again one day.
July 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
Mom,

Another year without you has passed and I want you to know that I miss you and think of you daily. Every time I find a penny on the ground I think you're trying to communicate with me and I've been finding them more frequently this year. So, if you're trying I'm listening, something you know I've never been good at, and would give anything to hear your voice.
Sue and I are doing well and I'm sure you would love to see me in my new roll as "Michael Pop". Wow!!! Go figure....I have four granddaughters!! I wish I knew how to do your puppet act for them.
I love you and miss you every day.
All my love always,
Michael Pop 
August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
Couldn't let this day pass without wishing you a happy birthday Grandmom. I've been thinking about you all day, wishing I could hear your laughter and your thoughts on turning 99. Oooh the wonderful stories! Much love always, Sharon
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Happy Heavenly Birthday Eileen.
We have a photo of us on the porch at one of the many get togethers and it always evokes great memories.
We remember you very often and very fondly.
Love,
Paul and Barbara
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Happy Birthday Grandmom! Love and miss you so much! ♥️

Kisses
Jesse
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Happy birthday, Eileen!
You know, this is also my older brother’s birthday. I never forget.
We think of you often and remember all the fun times we’ve had together. The only regret is that we didn’t have more time.
Love you,
Sue
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Mom,
It's a beautiful day here in Florida and as I look around I'm reminded of just how much I loved celebrating your birthday......it meant Fall was just around the corner and cooler weather was on the way! 
Sue and I are doing well and we'll celebrate your life today with an Irish joke and a glass of Baileys!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!
I love and miss you so very much.
Love always and forever,
Michael
 
July 4, 2019
July 4, 2019
Grandmom,
I read all the posts on here from the past 6 years yesterday and shed some tears. I was hesitant about posting anything, because there’s just SO much that has happened the past 6 years that I wish you were here for, I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Amari getting older, I have a daughter Camilla that I wish you would’ve had the chance to meet. She would have loved you so much, and you would’ve gotten a kick out of her, and getting married to my best friend. Before I left the page yesterday I asked for any kind of sign that you were watching over my babies, and then in the car while driving, a Cardinal flew right in front of us with them in the car. That was all the confirmation I needed that your energy is around us watching over them. You will always be missed.
“Kisses”
Jesse
July 4, 2019
Eileen,
It's hard to believe you have been gone 6 years. We first met when I was about 9 years old. I have so many memories of you, all of them leave me with a smile. You were a wonderful woman, strong, loving, smart, and beautiful. I am so glad that Sharon and Brett had you. You were an amazing and incredible Grandmother. I think of you often, always with warmth and fond memories.
July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019
Mom,
There is so much that I wish we could speak about today. There’s not a day that passes that I don’t think about you, Bev and Bruce.
I miss you and there’s nothing I can do to make the pain I feel go away!! I want you to know how fortunate it was for me to meet Sue because I’m sure I would not be alive now were it not for her. Lightning actually struck three times for me.....
You.......Beverly....... and Sue!
I love so very much!
Love,
Michael
July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019
Eileen,
Know that you are never forgotten! We continue to smile when we share stories of times we’ve shared with you.
Love doesn’t pass away.
Sue
July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019
You are seldom far from our thoughts. We have such fond memories of you and your family that we cherish dearly. And yes... Eileen I’ve got a minute. Fondly Paul and Barbara
July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019
Grandmom,
I wish you knew how I carry you with me always, everywhere I go. To the stories I still share with the kids, to the fun things I do with our grandkids that you used to do with Brett and I, to how I pause and think about what you would do in a tough situation. I miss you every single day (especially hearing your laugh) but I find some comfort in knowing your life and legacy will never die, it's being passed on to the next generations.
Much love always, Sharon
July 3, 2018
July 3, 2018
It doesn’t seem like five years since we’ve heard your laugh and saw your smile. It is with us every day. Love & miss you!!
Sue
July 3, 2018
July 3, 2018
Mom,
Another year without you! Very difficult to believe it's been five years without you.
I continue to miss you more every day.
I live you,
Michael
August 20, 2017
August 20, 2017
Always remembered and always missed. I am a better person for having known you! Thank you for welcoming me into your heart!
August 20, 2017
August 20, 2017
Mom,

Another birthday without you. I miss you and think about you daily.
All my love.
Michael
July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017
Mom,
Another year without you has passed.
I love and miss you so very much!
All my love always,
Michael
July 3, 2017
July 3, 2017
I just can't believe it's been four years Grandmom. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you or feel you with me. Missing you like crazy, still. All my love, Sharon
August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016
Mom,
I love you and miss you so very much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
All My Love Always,
Michael
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
the fondest memories never fade...Eileen, you are remembered today and always! Thank you for welcoming me into your family and your heart.
Love,
Sue
July 3, 2016
July 3, 2016
Mom,
Edla painted a beautiful portrait of you.....I look at it every day and think of you and how much I miss you.
Love,
Michael
August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015
Mom,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I love you and miss you so very much.
All my love,
Michael
August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015
Happy birthday to an amazing woman!
You are thought of, often and missed, always!
July 4, 2015
July 4, 2015
Mom,
I think of you every day and miss you so very much!
All my love,
Michael
July 3, 2015
July 3, 2015
Still miss you, but so very glad I had the opportunity to get to know such an admirable and unique lady. You remain an inspiration!
August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
Happy Birthday, sister, I am thinking of you so much during this year without you. I miss you so very much. You are still a part of me and everyone else who lives you touched.
August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
Mom,

Happy Birthday! I miss you so very much.

Love,
Michael
August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
Happy birthday, Eileen. You are sorely missed and remembered with love!
July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
We miss you dearly Aunt Eileen. It's always fun when the family gets together, but it's just not the same without you. Thankfully we all have memories to share and stories to tell which help us remember what a wonderful, loving person you were.
July 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
Eileen we really miss you. I'd love to see another note, "Paul, Got a minute". We'd love to stop and chat on the porch and share your energy for any number of different topics. We keep in touch with the family and each and every day you remain near to us as we glance at a painting Michael shared with us that Fred had done. You are no longer tangible but what a wonderful spirit you have left with us all.
July 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
Sister dear, life is not the same without you. We shared so many happy times together, especially the trips visiting our families . And of course reminiscing about life together over the many by gone years, the good times and maybe a few bad ones. Still, you will always with me.
July 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
I wish I'd had more time with you. It was easy to love you in only 5 short years! You are missed by many, especially Michael and me. You would be proud of all he's done in your memory.
July 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
Mom,

I wish you were here to see all the wonderful things, some of which you were a part of, that are going on at GCC. You may no longer walk the halls but your memorial, in the new University Center, will allow you to be there for eternity.

I love you and miss hearing your happy voice and positive outlook everyday.

All my love,
Michael

PS....You and grandmom were right!
August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013
good morning grandmom....woke up this morning with you on my mind. we had your celebration of life ceremony a couple weeks ago and its everything you would have wanted. I kept looking around hoping you were coming outside to join us and that's when it really hit me that you were gone. missing you a lot today and I ask that you please watch over me and amari. love you lots! "kisses"
August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013
Am thinking of you today, Eileen, its your birthday-WOW 93!
Michael held the Celebration of your life this past Saturday-it was a joyous affair, am sure it was just what you wanted him to do!   
Miss you-June
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August 21, 2023
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A day late, sorry to have missed your birthday. Sorry to be missing you, as well. Your love & advice was treasured. Hope you knew that!
August 20, 2023
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Good morning Mom. Another year without you has passed and I miss you so very much.
All my love always and forever.
Michael
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022
Mom,
Another year without you to kiss, hug, hold, and joke with has passed and the pain I feel has not lessened….I miss you so very much!
Sue and I are going to the Collingswood Arts and Craft show today and I plan to drive pass 11 Crestmont Terrace…..so many memories!
I hope you and Dad, Bev, Robert, Bruce, Fran, Ed and Bill are together.
All my love always and forever!
Michael
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