Friday, June 07, 2013

SIA Newsletter 6/7/2013 - Obituary / Memorial Service 6/15 for Oliver "Ollie" Twist

To All Strathmere and Whale Beach Homeowners and Visitors,

   


 
OLIVER S. TWIST, JR., 84 of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, passed away on May 21, 2013.

Beloved husband of Cornelia "Connie" (nee Dupon). Devoted father of Oliver III and Sharon Johnson. Loving grandfather of six and a great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Doris Gallo and the late Carol Kirkham. Also survived by many family members, nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Twist proudly served his country with the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a member of the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club and a past member of the Vestry at Old Swedes Church in Philadelphia.

 There will be a visitation from 10am to 11am on Saturday, June 15 at Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, Columbus Boulevard and Christian Street, Philadelphia, and a Memorial Service at 11am at the Church. Inturnment to follow at the Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Oliver's memory to the Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church or to the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club, PO Box 77, Strathmere, NJ 08248-0077.

 
Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com after publication of the obituary.
The obituary will appear in the Camden Courier Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer on Monday, June 10, 2013.


Ollie was well-known to most of us in Strathmere. He spent many, many summers here, as shown in these 1947 Strathmere beach group pictures on the Strathmere.net website.


 

 



 
Our condolences to Connie and the rest of the family. We will miss Ollie very much.

 


The Strathmere Improvement Association
 
Linda Bateman
Elaine Holsomback 
Donna Diefenderfer
Rosemarie Whelan 
Ken Weaver
 
 
 
 
 
 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mr. Twist was my neighbor in Strathmere. I have memories hidden in my heart of summer days spent going back and forth between Massey's dock and Twist's dock. Mr. Twist was the nicest man and always welcoming to all of us. I am so very thankful to have known him. My love to you, Mrs. Twist, and to your family. Christine Cogan Cummings

Anonymous said...

Mr. Twist was my neighbor in Strathmere. I have memories hidden in my heart of summer days spent going back and forth between Massey's dock and Twist's dock. Mr. Twist was the nicest man and always welcoming to all of us. I am so very thankful to have known him. My love to you, Mrs. Twist, and to your family. Christine Cogan Cummings

Diamond family said...

Ollie was a Strathmere man - 100%. His smile and lively sense of humor will be sorely missed on Bayview Drive. Condolences to Connie and to the family.
Ella, Roy and Jake Diamond