Obituary of Constance Teesdale

TEESDALE, Constance M. Nee Haulman, 70, of Sicklerville, on May 15, 2004. Devoted wife of the late Patrick V. Teesdale, Sr. Beloved mother of Doreen M. Ranck and son-in-law, Edward, of Woodbury; Thomas B. Teesdale and wife, Denise, of St. Louis, Missouri; Patrick V. Teesdale, Jr. and wife, Tracy, of Sewell; Karen Lemmerman and husband, Daniel, of Monroeville. Adored grandmother of Briana, Chelsea, and Dirk Ranck; Rochelle and Samantha Teesdale; and Anthony Teesdale. Devoted sister of Barbara A. Ewald and husband, George, of Somerdale; Patricia J. Haulman of Stratford. Much loved aunt of four nieces and two nephews. Connie was a 1952 graduate of Camden Catholic High School. Raised in Collingswood, she had the blessing of having had the Sisters of Mercy as educators from first grade through college. Connie was employed by the Diocese of Camden. She began her teaching career on September 3, 1956 at Sacred Heart elementary school in Mount Ephraim. She ended her career as the Media Coordinator of Religious Education on December 31, 2003. Connie was very active in the Diocese of Camden serving as keynote speaker, as well as volunteering in the Asian and Latino Communities in Camden. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister at many parishes, including Holy Name of Jesus RC Church in Mullica Hill and Church of the Incarnation in Mantua, where she also implemented the CCD program. Connie was active with the Right to Life organization. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Connie will be remembered for her well planned dinner parties. She will be fondly remembered as the ?Wild Irish Rose?, who was creative and organized, as well as a compassionate caregiver. Viewing WED. after 9:30 A.M. in St. Luke?s RC Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford. Funeral Mass WED. 11 A.M. in the church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to St. Mary?s Catholic Home, 210 St. Mary?s Dr., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, in grateful appreciation of the compassionate care they extended to Connie?s family. Tributes & memories may be shared by clicking the "sign guestbook" icon. McGuinness Funeral Home ?The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home?®