Veronica Ann Diamond

DIAMOND

VERONICA ANN, OF THE CLAN McGarvies, Diamonds, and McHughs, 94, on Feb. 22, 2006, lived in Philadelphia, PA, Pine Hill, NJ and Burlington, VT. She was born on Sterner Street, Philadelphia on October 6, 1911, the daughter of James and Ann McHugh. Mom was raised by her paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Diamond, who she dearly loved.
Throughout our mother's life she tried to help all people, and was truly a kindred soul. during and after the Vietnam War she actively participated as a Red Cross worker helping many of our men and women recover. Veronica and her husband Andrew also gave generously to the local Boy Scout Troops in the Camden area.
On June 25, 1942 Veronica married the love of her life, Andrew L. Diamond of Pine Hill, NJ.
She is survived by her 3 sons, Leo (Lee) Diamond and his wife Mary of Sumter, SC, Andrew L. Diamond and his wife Jackie of Westford, Vt and her #3 son, Kevin Joseph Burnard Diamond of Burlington, VT. She is the grandmother of Patrick and Lance Diamond of Sumter, SC, Eric and his wife Christie, and David and Brad Diamond of Westford, VT. Veronica also has 2 great grandchildren and one on the way, Kyle and Ashley Diamond, and (the first girl in 100 years on the Diamond side!). Veronica was predeceased by her loving husband, Andrew on May 31, 1971.
Veronica loved life and loved her family. She spent hours talking about the spirit of the Irish family that raised her. Her spirit will be deeply missed by all souls who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Viewing on Monday evening from 7-9 P.M. and on Tuesday from 9-9:45 A.M. at the DANKS-HINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 125 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. from St. Lawrence Church, Lindenwold. Interment Berlin Cem.