Obituary for Anne Marie Jeffery
Anne M. Jeffery, known as Cuie by family and friends, age 74 of Bristow, Virginia, formerly of New Castle, Delaware, passed away in Prince William Hospital after a brief illness on September 2, 2020. Anne, one of six children was born in Wilmington Delaware on December 4, 1945. Her loving son, John Coyle, was by her side during her passing.
Anne graduated from Saint Peters High School in 1963 and later received her Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science from the National Louis University. She began her working career at Delaware National Guard eventually moving to Arlington Virginia to work for the U.S. Department of Defense until her retirement in 2001. She received several awards during her service including the Hammer Award presented by Vice President Al Gore; she retired as a director after several promotions due to her professionalism and excellent performance. She experienced a close call when she was in the Pentagon parking lot when the plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11/2001.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony A. and Ann M. Jeffery and brothers Joseph A. Jeffery, John J. Ciafre, Ronald A. Ciafre and Raymond F. Jeffery.
Anne is survived by her son John D. Coyle, and her 2 grandsons Ryan A. and Darren M. Coyle, sister Gloria J. Gail (Jeffery), brother-in-law William B. Gail as well as numerus cousins, nephews and nieces.
Anne lived many years in Gainesville, Virginia where she was a vital member of her community serving as Chairperson of the Communications Committee of the Lake Manassas Home Owners Association. She hosted many neighborhood luncheons, dinners, mahjong and canasta games.
She also acted as family historian, constantly researching family history, family heritage and created several family photo albums documenting the family heritage.
But most of all she dedicated herself to caring for her son and grandsons who resided with her. She was a generous, loving and caring person much loved by her many friends and extensive family and will be deeply missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Krienen Funeral Home, 101 W. 6th Street, New Castle on Thursday September 10 from 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church, 5th and Harmony Streets, New Castle on Friday, September 11 at 10 am. Interment will follow Mass at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association.
Anne graduated from Saint Peters High School in 1963 and later received her Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science from the National Louis University. She began her working career at Delaware National Guard eventually moving to Arlington Virginia to work for the U.S. Department of Defense until her retirement in 2001. She received several awards during her service including the Hammer Award presented by Vice President Al Gore; she retired as a director after several promotions due to her professionalism and excellent performance. She experienced a close call when she was in the Pentagon parking lot when the plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11/2001.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony A. and Ann M. Jeffery and brothers Joseph A. Jeffery, John J. Ciafre, Ronald A. Ciafre and Raymond F. Jeffery.
Anne is survived by her son John D. Coyle, and her 2 grandsons Ryan A. and Darren M. Coyle, sister Gloria J. Gail (Jeffery), brother-in-law William B. Gail as well as numerus cousins, nephews and nieces.
Anne lived many years in Gainesville, Virginia where she was a vital member of her community serving as Chairperson of the Communications Committee of the Lake Manassas Home Owners Association. She hosted many neighborhood luncheons, dinners, mahjong and canasta games.
She also acted as family historian, constantly researching family history, family heritage and created several family photo albums documenting the family heritage.
But most of all she dedicated herself to caring for her son and grandsons who resided with her. She was a generous, loving and caring person much loved by her many friends and extensive family and will be deeply missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing at Krienen Funeral Home, 101 W. 6th Street, New Castle on Thursday September 10 from 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter the Apostle R. C. Church, 5th and Harmony Streets, New Castle on Friday, September 11 at 10 am. Interment will follow Mass at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association.