Noreen Ellen McCloskey, beloved mother and grandmother, age 87, of Columbus, passed peacefully on July 3, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McCloskey, her mother and father, Ethelyn and Edwin Dyke, and her brothers Ernie, Merle, Elwin, and Roger. Noreen is survived by her brother Robert (Judy) Dyke and her four children Diane McCloskey (Mark) Rechner, Thomas (Lisa) McCloskey, Mark (Michele) McCloskey, and Richard (Cindy) McCloskey. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. Noreen was a very happy grandmother of 9, Joseph (McKenzie) McCloskey, Kathleen (Charlie) Moore, Caroline (Welby) Ramos, Connor (Taylor) McCloskey, Michael McCloskey, Kyle McCloskey, Meghan McCloskey, Sean McCloskey, and Colin McCloskey. Noreen was blessed to be the great grandmother of Jack and Nora Cooper, Brody McCloskey, and Calum Ramos.
Noreen enjoyed reading, gardening, and crocheting, gifting every child and grandchild at least one of her beautiful afghans. She will be remembered for her sweetness, patience, and keen sense of humor, as well as post-Thanksgiving dinner games with prizes.
An interment service for immediate family will be held at Blendon Central Cemetery.
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