Thomas R Haines

November 15, 1944 - October 6, 2019

Thomas R. Haines, also known as Gus, of New Lisbon, Pemberton Township, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home. He was 74. Born in Mount Holly, Gus was a lifelong Pemberton resident. He was a graduate of Pemberton High School Class of 1962. He was graduated from Rutgers University in 1966 and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He received a Master's Degree in Environmental Education from Glassboro State College. Gus taught 7th and 8th grade Science, coached basketball and football, and was a Curriculum Supervisor at Pemberton Township Schools from 1966 to 2000. He was a Blueberry Grower on the family blueberry farm from 1969-present. He enjoyed to travel, especially with Joe Laufer’s group. He was a member of the Burlington County Board of Agriculture, the New Jersey Farm Bureau, and the Garden State Gun Club. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Tim & Traci Haines of Pemberton Township; 3 grandsons: Thomas, Steven, and Jonathan Haines; 2 sisters: Connie Emmons & Ruth Ann Brower; his caregiver and friend Cobby as well as many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 11:00am at the Pemberton United Methodist Church, Hanover St., Pemberton. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Pemberton Boro. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gus’ memory may be made to either the Pemberton United Methodist Church or the American Stroke Association.