Eileen S. Dirkes, (nee: Shields), 60, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2013.
Raised in Stratford, she was a 1971 graduate of Paul VI High School. She moved to Mays Landing in 1984 with her family. In her younger years she worked as a computer programmer and in accounting. Upon becoming a mother, her family was her life! She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who never missed a race, recital, or game.
She was very talented and creative at sewing and knitting, and enjoyed researching her genealogy. She was an avid traveler who, through the years, visited 48 states with her husband on their motorcycle.
Eileen was the beloved wife of 35 years to Ronald W.; devoted mother of Rachel (A.J.), Jeffrey (Briana), and Colleen (Marc); dear grandmother of Lillian, Gabrielle, and Taylor; loving daughter of James P. and Eileen Shields of Stratford; dear sister of Diane Marroletti (John), James (Donna), John (Cheryl), and sister-in-law of Bobby Dirkes (Rosie), and caring cousin of Denise Dolan.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10 AM – 12 Noon at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 6550 Delilah Rd., Suite 501, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234.
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