Obituary for Mary Jane Wade
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Mary Jane “Ginger” Wade announce her passing at the age 85. On Thursday May 5th, 2022, she was surrounded by loving children and grandchildren when God welcomed her into Heaven.
She was born and raised in Plainfield NJ where her ever-loving parents, Joseph and Anastasia Pope, raised a family of 7 children, spending magical memorable summers on the water’s edge of Seaside Park, exemplifying her catchphrase: we didn’t have much, but we had it all.
Ginger was an incredible humanitarian who lived her life serving others. Her career in nursing touched countless patients in the Children’s Specialized Hospital and Runnells Specialized Hospital. She served the Lord through her Eucharistic ministry. Wholeheartedly, she served her family, providing knowledge, encouragement and a positive inspiration commendable by no other…. With a special driving need and passion to serve the underserved: the underdogs.
Ginger spent her leisure years as a “gypsy” camping out and bringing joy, love, and laughter to her children’s homes. She enjoyed being involved with her grandkid's activities and sporting events. As a child, ski trips to Vermont were cherished. A journey to shop for deals and treasures led her to fun adventures at garage sales, thrift shops and dollar stores.
Ginger was greeted into the Gates of Heaven by her loving husband of 44 years, Christoper “Kit” Wade Jr and joining her mother and father (Joseph and Anastasia Pope), and siblings Albert, Dickie, Marion, and Joey
The memory of Ginger will continue to live on through her daughter Sharon Forte, husband Lou, daughter Pam Swain, husband Tim, daughter Alison Braunstein, husband Charles and her son Chris and wife Colleen. Grandchildren carrying her torch are Melissa Zoladkiewicz, husband Joe, Meghan & Joe Forte, Ryan, Spencer & Nicholas Swain, Stephen, Sara, Michael Braunstein, Christoper, Matthew & Kate Wade and great grandchildren Madison (aka MJ, a Mary Jane namesake) and Tommy, along with siblings Billy Pope and Stasia Konick and many cherished niec-es, nephews and cousins.
Charitable donations to Elks Camp Moore are appreciated and near and dear to Ginger and family
https://www.njelks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:about-campers-a-staff&catid=42&Itemid=83
Mass of Christian Burial be Celebrated on Monday May 16, 2022 10:30 am at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 45 Crosswicks St. Bordentown NJ 08505.Calling hours will be held Sunday afternoon from 5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm and Monday morning from 9:00 ~ 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains NJ.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Mary Jane’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com to upload a picture, light a candle, order flowers make a donation or offer condolences to the family.
Mary Jane's Mass can be watched via the Mary Mother of the Church Parish-24/7 Live Stream by click the link below:
http://mmotcp.org/
She was born and raised in Plainfield NJ where her ever-loving parents, Joseph and Anastasia Pope, raised a family of 7 children, spending magical memorable summers on the water’s edge of Seaside Park, exemplifying her catchphrase: we didn’t have much, but we had it all.
Ginger was an incredible humanitarian who lived her life serving others. Her career in nursing touched countless patients in the Children’s Specialized Hospital and Runnells Specialized Hospital. She served the Lord through her Eucharistic ministry. Wholeheartedly, she served her family, providing knowledge, encouragement and a positive inspiration commendable by no other…. With a special driving need and passion to serve the underserved: the underdogs.
Ginger spent her leisure years as a “gypsy” camping out and bringing joy, love, and laughter to her children’s homes. She enjoyed being involved with her grandkid's activities and sporting events. As a child, ski trips to Vermont were cherished. A journey to shop for deals and treasures led her to fun adventures at garage sales, thrift shops and dollar stores.
Ginger was greeted into the Gates of Heaven by her loving husband of 44 years, Christoper “Kit” Wade Jr and joining her mother and father (Joseph and Anastasia Pope), and siblings Albert, Dickie, Marion, and Joey
The memory of Ginger will continue to live on through her daughter Sharon Forte, husband Lou, daughter Pam Swain, husband Tim, daughter Alison Braunstein, husband Charles and her son Chris and wife Colleen. Grandchildren carrying her torch are Melissa Zoladkiewicz, husband Joe, Meghan & Joe Forte, Ryan, Spencer & Nicholas Swain, Stephen, Sara, Michael Braunstein, Christoper, Matthew & Kate Wade and great grandchildren Madison (aka MJ, a Mary Jane namesake) and Tommy, along with siblings Billy Pope and Stasia Konick and many cherished niec-es, nephews and cousins.
Charitable donations to Elks Camp Moore are appreciated and near and dear to Ginger and family
https://www.njelks.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:about-campers-a-staff&catid=42&Itemid=83
Mass of Christian Burial be Celebrated on Monday May 16, 2022 10:30 am at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church 45 Crosswicks St. Bordentown NJ 08505.Calling hours will be held Sunday afternoon from 5:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm and Monday morning from 9:00 ~ 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains NJ.
Arrangements are under the direct care and supervision of Robert L. Pecht, Bordentown Home for Funerals 40 Crosswicks St. Bordentown, NJ 08505. Please go to Mary Jane’s Book of memories page at www.Bordentownhomeforfunerals.com to upload a picture, light a candle, order flowers make a donation or offer condolences to the family.
Mary Jane's Mass can be watched via the Mary Mother of the Church Parish-24/7 Live Stream by click the link below:
http://mmotcp.org/