Barbara J. Phelan, (nee DeFinis) age 82, of Medford, NJ passed away while surrounded by loving family on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Mrs. Phelan was born and raised in Orange, NJ and had raised a family of her own in Moorestown, NJ after moving there in 1971. She had been an employee of the Automatic Switch Company in Florham Park before becoming a homemaker and devoting her time to raising her children. Barbara was an accomplished seamstress and cook. In her leisure, she enjoyed golfing, painting and boating. But above all, she cherished the time spent with family and will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.
Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph F. Phelan; brothers, Carl, Robert, Richard, Fred DeFinis. She is survived by her children, Robin Morahan (Tom), Brian Phelan (Christine), Brett Phelan (Susan), Dana Burch (Joe); sister, Brenda Francois (Gary); grandchildren, Lisa, Michael, Shannon, Devon, Ross, Bill, Jillian, Tyler, Nicholas, Alyssa, Ryan, Kyle, Sean, Timothy; grandchildren, Adriano and Gino.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM immediately followed by a memorial service, both at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Final disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to Samaritan Health Care & Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.