Photo courtesy of McCann-Healey Funeral Home - Gloucester City
Gloucester City, New Jersey
Jan 17, 1932 – Nov 2, 2013 (Age 81)
On November 2, 2013, following a lengthy illness. (nee DeVlieger).
Born January 17, 1932 , in Gloucester City where she lived until 1935. In 1936, she moved to Millville but returned to Gloucester City in 1948 following the death of her father. She helped her mother run DeVlieger's Old Rathskiller, while attending Gloucester Catholic High School where she graduated in 1949. Eileen graduated in 1951 from West Jersey Hospital School of Medical Technology as a medical laboratory technician.
Devoted and loving wife of 60 years to Edward B. Agar, Jr. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sitting by the pool and watching T.V. with their pets, Toto and Molly. She is survived by her children, Lawrence and Ann (Ellison) Agar; Nancy (Agar) and John Barna; Albert Agar (Catherine Smalfus); and Mary Lou (Agar) and Leonard Testa. She never missed a school event, birthday, play, dance recital, pageant, graduation or religious celebration of her children and grandchildren.
She was deeply loved by her grandchildren: Drs. Ryan and Olivia (Wang) Barna; Melissa (Barna) and Alexander Jennings; Tyler Barna; Christopher, Austin, Kyle, Trevor and Adam Agar; and Jennifer and Leonard Testa, III.
Eileen was also survived by her Great-Grandson, Chase Barna and looked forward to the birth of his baby brother in the next few weeks.
Her last year and a half was spent being cared for by her son, Lawrence and daughter-in-law, Ann and their five sons in East Greenwich where she was loved and nurtured.
Eileen was pre-deceased by her parents, S. Louis and Mary (Greenan) DeVlieger, as well as her siblings, John, Erma, and Louis F. DeVlieger. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Susan (Gallagher) DeVlieger, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 12 Noon.
A viewing will precede the mass at the church from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon.
Interment will be at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Browning Road, Bellmawr, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made in her memory payable to: Gloucester Catholic High School: 333 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Attn: Gus Ostrum. Please write in the memo line: Eileen C. Agar Memorial Scholarship. These donations will start a scholarship in her memory for a graduating senior from Gloucester Catholic.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Eileen C. Agar.
Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph:856-456-1142
Dear Mary Lou and family,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I will always remember your mom with fondness in my heart. I remember her smile, her kind words,and her laughter. She was a truly special woman!
Maria Barney
November 27, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Marie Van Laeys
Marie Van Laeys
November 13, 2013 | Lake Forest, CA
Dear Nancy, John and family,
We send our love and prayers. It was easy to see how much you loved Eileen and how very much she loved you. Wishing you some comfort in your memories of her.
Joan and Jim Husted
Joan Husted
November 11, 2013 | Media, PA
Dear family, I am sorry for your loss. I met Eileen through my husband, Eugene, (Goob) Wachter and his friends in 1967. Whenever I met Eileen we always discussed our families and enjoyed each other's company. She was so proud of all of you. She never had an unkind word to say about anybody. May you all remember her love for each of you and may she rest in peace. Sincerely, Jean Wachter
Jean Wachter
November 08, 2013 | Repaupo, NJ
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Rom. 15:4 ~ Kim
November 07, 2013 | GA
Rosemary, Patrick, Roseann, and John Healey would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and to assure the family that we will be there to help them in their time of need. Our prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
The Healey Family
November 07, 2013 | Gloucester City, NJ
Dear Mary Lou and Family, we are very sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always such a friendly person. May the memories that all of you share keep her spirit alive in your hearts forever. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gene & Rosalie and Family.
November 06, 2013
Dear Marylou and Family, so sorry for loss of your mother. She was always such a friendly person. May the memories you have keep her spirit alive in your hearts forever. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gene and Rosalie and Family.
November 06, 2013
Mom, We are truly grateful for the opportunity to give you round the clock care in our home these past 16 months. We hope we made you as comfortable as possible and allowed you to leave this world as you wanted with you family at your side. When we walk by your room we notice a large void in our house. You are truly missed but we all know that you are in heaven with your mother,father and brother looking down on us. Love, Annie,Larry,Chris,Austin,Kyle,Trevor and Adam
Ann and Larry Agar
November 06, 2013 | Mt.Royal, NJ