Veronica Shearn

1953 - 2017

Veronica “Ronni” Shearn, 63, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Born in Trenton and was a lifelong resident of Bordentown. She recently retired as a marketing director for Firmenich Inc. of Plainsboro, NJ. Previously in her marketing career, she was employed at Lenox China & Crystal and Waterford Wedgwood. Ronni was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Bordentown and served as a volunteer at the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. She enjoyed spending time with her dog, crafting, tennis, travel, reading, and taking long walks around Bordentown. Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Veronica Shearn, as well as her special Aunt Dottie Tyson, Ronni is survived by her cousins Danette Johnson and her husband Bryan, James Challender and his wife Nancy, Tricia Kent and her husband Carl, her Aunt Jean Challender & family, her dear friend Ramona Rettzo, her beloved Labradoodle Grace, and extended family members and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am Wednesday, August 30 at St. Mary’s Church, 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30 am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made, in Ronni’s name, to the Burlington County Animal Alliance of NJ, 7 Pioneer Lane, Willingboro, NJ 08046.