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Shirley Haelig Obituary
AGE: 82 • Bound Brook, NJ
Shirley Haelig, 82, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the New Jersey Eastern Star Home, Bridgewater. Born April 15, 1933, in Somerville, she was the daughter of Sterling and Ethel Risler Apgar. She was a lifelong Bound Brook and Bridgewater resident, graduating Bound Brook High School, Class of 1951. She graduated Bethany College, WV, Class of 1955.
Shirley was a devoted mother who supported her children and grandchildren in many activities, including scouting, ballet, and marching band. She was a Bridgewater Band Parent, a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society, a member of the Women's Literary Club of Bound Brook, the Neighborhood Book Club, and the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook. She enjoyed gardening, her succession of cats, and backyard wildlife.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, John R. Haelig; her children, John R. (Patty) Haelig, Jr., of Bridgewater, Ken Haelig of Scotch Plains, Alison Merrill of Berkeley, CA, and her beloved grandchildren, Joe Anna and Carlton Grant Haelig.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, December 10, at Hagan - Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook. Cremation will be private. Friends will be received at the funeral home 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Wednesday.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Haelig
Mark Simko
December 9, 2015
My condolences for your loss
Al & Pat Beronio
December 8, 2015
Dear John & Family,
In this season of miracles may the sorrow in your hearts be cradled in gentle hands of hope and healing, transformed by love to peace, knowing that Shirley is spending Christmas with Jesus this year. She is missed by all who knew and loved her. God Bless!
Bound Brook United Methodist Church
December 8, 2015
Our sincere condolences to John on the loss of Shirley, a long-time and very active church member.
Evelyn
December 7, 2015
Deepest sympathy for this great loss to the family. There is a depth of compassion felt for you. The loving-kindness of GOD can sustain you now and in the days ahead. May you find a measure of comfort in the loving support of each other and friends.
Gerald & Jeanne Smith
December 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss. Sounds like there are lots and lots of wonderful memories which the family will cherish forever. Gerald & Jeanne Smith
December 7, 2015
Dear John,
I wish to extend my condolences on hearing of the passing of your wife, Shirley. I know I don't see you much any more but I understand you do stop in from time to time. You are in my thoughts.
Anne Marie Sokolowski
McLachlan Agency
Somerville
Karen L Grant Tarvin
December 7, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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