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Bernice Boulden Obituary

Bernice C. Boulden (nee Kahlan)

AGE: 86 • Gloucester City

Bernice C. Boulden (nee Kahlan), passed away on December 14, 2016. She was 86. A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, Bernice grew up in Gloucester Heights. She was the daughter of Rose Tennant and Frederick (Fritz) Kahlan and sister to Rose Kocsis (nee Kahlan). As a young girl and thru adulthood she was close with her two cousins Eka Diciano (nee Kahlan) and the late Jane Chiodi (nee Laute). Their family homes remain within on block of one another to this day. Bernice met her future husband, the late Harry E. Boulden, Sr., at the Gloucester Park Dance. They were married for 61 years until his death in 2013. Bernice was a longtime employee of J.C. Penny Co., from which she retired, but her passion was her family. She was the loving mother of 4 children, the late Harry E. Jr. (Ellen), Kevin (Ruth), Gregg and Denise Boulden Dunn. She was a devoted grandmother to Jennifer, Kevin Jr. (Ellen), Maddy Meehan (Joey), Ashley Myers (Shane), Dalton Dunn, Brett, Amanda and Andrew. She was the beloved great grandmother to Brett, Kevin III, Axel, Kole, JJ, Lincoln, Miles and Crosby. Bernice will be fondly remembered by her family as a loving matriarch who, along with her husband Harry, were the driving force behind a close knit loving family. The family traditions she established will carry forward. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 POWELL ST., GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Bernice's Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Woodbury Memorial Park, West Deptford, NJ. In lieu of flowers her family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the Harry E. Boulden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Gloucester City High School, ATTN: Sean Gorman, 1300 Market St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.etheringtonfh.com

Published by Courier Post from Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, 2016.
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Dear Denise and family,
So very sorry to read of your dear mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Take care...
Mike Larcombe (ex. Campbell Soup employee)

Mike & Leona Larcombe

August 5, 2017

I have wonderful memories of the things we did together in high school, way back in 1945. Rest in peace Bernice...
Dotti Hamman Di Dio

December 21, 2016

Sorry to hear of Bernice passing. She always had a smile & a kind word. She will all be remembered by many who will miss her.

Jim & Kathie Pierman

December 17, 2016

Boulden Family -- I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and grandmom. Mrs. Boulden was among my top 5 people in Gloucester. I will always remember growing up, with our yards back to back. I will miss her. Love and deepest condolences to the entire Boulden family.

Andrea Wasiluk Johnston

December 16, 2016

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