MaryEllen Thomas

Thomas, MaryEllen (nee: Carty) 64 ~ of Mays Landing passed away suddenly on September 1, 2012. MaryEllen went to be reunited with her loving husband of 45 years, the late, Raymond J. Thomas (Jan 30, 2012). MaryEllen was born and raised in Atlantic City, daughter of the late CATHERINE (STELLA) CARTY AND OWEN CARTY. MaryEllen is survived by her daughters Donna Rossell and Denise Thomas, three granddaughters Gabrielle, Angelena and Adriana Rossell ~ whom she loved and adored very much ~ her siblings Robert Carty, Eleanor Murray (Richard) predeceased by her sister Kathleen Branca. Half Brothers and Sisters: Bernice Ettmueller Hand, Doris Hanson (Alfred) predeceased by Owen, George, Richard, James and Harry Carty and sister Grace Stewart and NUMEROUS other relatives and friends. MaryEllen's greatest joy was in spending time with her daughters/granddaughters. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as gardening, cooking, making ginger bread houses, playing games, Bingo was an all-time favorite. She was an avid reader also enjoyed crossword puzzle, putting together a puzzle and ceramics. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 7th, from 4-6pm, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where reflections will be shared at 6pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family, payable to "The Estate of MaryEllen Thomas” C/O Boakes Funeral Home.