Ileane Connor
(nee Clark) On June 22, 2017, of Washington Twp. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of James Connor and his wife Stephanie. Loving grandmother of Colin. Dear sister of the late Mary Cimino.

Ileane Connor was born in 1927 in Philadelphia to Clarence and Elizabeth Clark. From about the age of 13, she and her lifelong friend Helen Kelley remained close for 77 years! Ileane attended Collingdale high school in Pennsylvania where she had the nickname “Clarkie”. After WW II, a recently discharged soldier named Joe Connor rented a room from Ileane’s parents on Pine Street in Philadelphia. The two would marry and spend almost 65 years together until Joe’s passing. Ileane had done secretarial work in Philadelphia at the Public Ledger Building, which is adjacent to Independence Hall. Her friend Helen worked in the same building!

Joe and Ileane eventually moved to Clifton Heights, next to John and Peg Gorman where they too, would remain longtime friends. So much so, Christmas lights would be strung between the houses! After their son was born, Ileane transitioned to the duties of a housewife, remaining a dedicated and devoted wife, mother and several years later, grandmother. In 1965, they moved to Washington Township where they remained and raised their family. She and Joe were a fixture at the Hollydell Ice Arena for Jim’s late-night men’s league hockey games, and the Choice Inline Rink for Colin’s. Ileane was extremely proud of her family, especially Stephanie’s commitment to the family, and Colin’s desire to serve in a ministry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Thursday 9:30-11:00 AM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Funeral Service 11:00 AM. Interment, Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ileane’s memory may be made to the Washington Twp. Ambulance and Rescue Association, P.O. Box 1044, Turnersville, NJ 08012.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com

“A Life Well Lived
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