Sheila M. (‘Cecelia’ Dugan) Christie, 93, of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ she lived in Toms River, NJ for 17 years. Sheila was a former communicant of St. Andrew’s RC Church in Bayonne and St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church in Toms River. She was active in her church seniors group, and volunteered at Highways Thrift store in Bayonne for many years. Sheila loved her joy rides and garage sales. She was a strong, independent, quiet woman who loved a good laugh and was always up for an adventure, even at 93. She was most happy spending time with her family and friends, enjoying the simple things in life.
Sheila was predeceased by her husband Joseph and her parents Daniel and Mary McGinley. She is survived by 7 children, Joseph Christie (Michelle), Charles Christie (Lom), Eileen Jubina (George), Brian Christie (Carol), Ann Marie Christie (Peter Haggerty), Kevin Christie (Cathy) and Sheila Christie. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren (Ayee, Samantha, Michael, Jackie, Adam, Danny, Emma, Carolyn, Neil, Aidan, Jillian, Carli, and Natalie) and 7 great-grandchildren (Krystal, Korrine, Lucas, Oliver, Aaron, Emily and Cecelia).
The oldest of 13 children, Sheila is predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Dennis, John, Cormick, and Patrick Dugan, and her sisters Mary LoPrest, Margaret Givens and Kathleen Sheppard. She is survived by brothers Daniel, Terrence, and Joseph, and sister Rose Ann Dwyer.
Visiting hours will be held from 3-7 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church 130 St. Maximilian Lane Toms River, NJ 08757. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Embracing Hospicecare, 3349 Hwy 138 East, Wall Township, NJ 07719. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.
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