Maureen A McCabe

Maureen A. McCabe, RN of Westampton, NJ passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mount Holly. She was 74. Born in Bayonne, NJ to the late Thomas and Mary McCabe, Maureen was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Reg. High School and St. Francis School of Nursing. She earned her BS from Trenton State College and MA from St. Joseph’s University. Maureen had a very interesting life that took her down several different paths. Shortly after graduating from St. Francis, she enlisted in the Air Force as a 2nd Lt. After completing her enlistment, she worked in various positions in health care. She was the Burlington County Education Director for the Tuberculosis Association before being promoted to the NJ State Director. During this time she was also a Captain in the Air National Guard serving as a flight nurse. She also taught at St. Peter’s School of Nursing in New Brunswick, NJ for several years. She then became part of a Rutgers Focus group studying child abuse. Her adventurous spirit took hold and she moved to St. Croix in the USVI. While there she managed a resort condominium complex. After surviving Hurricane David she decided to return to her New Jersey roots. She then became the school nurse at Northern Burlington Junior High School where she retired after 20 years. The sister of the late Barbara A. Parker, she is survived by her brothers Thomas J. McCabe of Kitty Hawk, NC and Robert J. (Carol) McCabe of Lumberton; nieces and nephews: Timothy (Liz) McCabe, Kevin Parker, Shaun (Janelle) Parker, Megan (Adam) Lotrario, Amanda McCabe, Kaitlyn Parker, & Anthony Maris. She is also survived by dear friends Patricia Priddy of Hilton Head, SC and Patricia McGann of Moorestown, NJ Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church, 260 High St., Mount Holly. Friends may visit with the family from 9-10:30 AM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Interment in the Mount Holly Cemetery will be private. Because Maureen was an avid pet lover, contributions to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 35 Academy Drive, Westampton, NJ 08060, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated.

Maureen A McCabe

June 21, 1942 - October 14, 2016