Obituaries

Therese ‘Terry’ Pounds (Joiner): 1927-2024

Therese “Terry” Pounds (Joiner), 97, of Montclair, NJ died peacefully surrounded by family at Mountainside Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Terry was born a ‘survivor,’ having lost her mother who died soon after her birth in 1927 in New York City. She subsequently lived all over the world as a self-described “army brat” after her father, Colonel Talley Dosier Joiner, remarried and reclaimed “his little Therese” from her aunts who raised her until she was six. After graduating from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Terry briefly attended college at Trinity, DC, then decided to go to Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in NJ. The skills she learned there served her well at her first secretarial jobs in Manhattan, then later at Montclair Kimberly Academy in Montclair where she worked for almost twenty years in the Office of External Affairs. She was proud of her mastery of the rules of English grammar, and many relied on her to proofread their letters. After the death of her husband in 1978, Terry set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide non-denominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately ten years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death. She was also involved with the Friends of Barnet and the Montclair Fine Arts Festival.

Terry was predeceased in death by her husband, Donald Pounds, her son Richard, her beloved companions, Arthur Jones and Fred Berinato, and her sisters Lucy and Claire. She is survived by her son Donald Pounds and his companion Patrice Holtzer, daughter Mary Pounds Sisler, daughter-in-law Bette Pounds, sons James Pounds (Bethany) and Thomas Pounds (Liljana), daughter Virginia Pounds, sons Michael Pounds (Catherine) and John Pounds. She was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Katy, Austin, Colleen, Connor, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Natalie, Anika, Evan, Noah, Ben, Eli, Max, Harper and Nolan; Scarlett, Emma, Carson, Peyton and Wesley. She is also survived by a large extended family and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, followed by interment of ashes at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to The Release Recovery Foundation at: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=in-loving-memory-of-therese-terry-pounds.

Marlene Hayden

06/12/1935 - 09/09/2024

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Obituary For Marlene Hayden

Marlene Hayden, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication. Marlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry, and her dear daughter, Renee. Born as one of three siblings, she is survived by her four devoted children: Catherine Herndon, Michele Cavin, Lisa Hoffman and Mark Hayden. Her loving spirit also touched the lives of her cherished grandchildren.

Marlene, affectionately known as “Marty” by close friends, was a passionate lover of dogs and a lifelong fan of football. Her green thumb was well known, as she took great joy in nurturing orchids and violets, bringing beauty and life to those around her.

Active in her community, Marlene was a dedicated member of the church where she contributed her time and talents in service to others. She also volunteered tirelessly in hospitals and senior centers, offering comfort and companionship to those in need.

Marlene will be remembered as a wonderful mother, Gam Gam, friend and aunt. Her strong work ethic, coupled with her compassionate nature, left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She will be missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.

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