Helen Elizabeth Carty
January 9, 2017
Helen E. Carty (nee Sears) known to most as Nana, 95, of Little Egg Harbor, died peacefully with family by her side on January 9th 2017 at ACMC Mainland Division. Helen was born in New Gretna New Jersey to Vera (nee Allen) and Eugene Sears November 8th 1921. Helen worked for The United States Post Office for 27½ years, serving as Post Mistress from November, 1957 to June, 1979. Helen was an active member of the Bass River Old Home Society, serving as President for several years. Helen was predeceased by her husband Owen P. Carty, her son-in-law John E. Jones, her parents and five brothers Jack, James, Francis, Harold and Billy. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce E. Jones of Little Egg Harbor, nephew John H. Sears of New Gretna, grandchildren Glenn O. Jones (Rebecca) of Little Egg Harbor and Jennifer E. Jourdan (Marc) of Galloway Twp. Four great-grandchildren Meghan, Liam, Kellie, and Jayden. Also sister-in-law's Joan Carty and Bernice Hand, and numerous other nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Saturday, January 14th, at the First Presbyterian Church of New Gretna, 19 N. Maple Ave, New Gretna, NJ 08204. Viewing will be held from 11am-12pm, with services to follow. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Autism New Jersey (www.autismnj.org/ways_to_give)
Helen E. Carty (nee Sears) known to most as Nana, 95, of Little Egg Harbor, died peacefully with family by her side on January 9th 2017 at ACMC Mainland Division. Helen was born in New Gretna New Jersey to Vera (nee Allen) and Eugene Sears... View Obituary & Service Information