Jean M. Sooy, of Maple Shade passed away at her home, on Saturday March 10, 2018 with her family at her side. She was 86. Jean was a 1949 graduate of Palmyra High School and had retired after many years as an office administrator. Jean was a kind and caring woman who loved her family and her kitty cats. Wife of the late William H. Sooy, she is survived by her four loving children, Jean M. Hreczan (Josek), Robert S. Sooy (Dawn), Diane C. Sooy (Rosemarie Cyphert), William C. Sooy (Kathryn Graham); five beloved grandchildren, Robert Jr., Christopher, Mary, Darrell, Donray and five cherished great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Chris Jr., Gavin, Joshua and Nora. “With loving thoughts of our caring, nurturing mother. A woman who gave so much of her life so that we could grow into ours. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.” Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 35 Academy Dr., Westampton, NJ 08060 or the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280 Washington, DC 20077. Arrangements by the Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, Maple Shade. For condolences, please visit www.marktilghmanfuneralhome.com