Obituary of Ann B. Megill

Ann B. Megill, 95, of Farmingdale passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Brandywine Living, Howell. She was born and raised in Freehold Borough to Dorothy and Donald Butcher. Ann married Walter Megill in 1950 and moved to Farmingdale. Ann worked for her father at the Mount-Butcher Insurance Agency in Freehold as a Sales Representative. She worked for Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator, as a server at Connie's in Farmingdale, and as a sales associate at Lin-Mar's Bazaar. Ann was a dedicated member and past President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Farmingdale Fire Department. She was active at the Howell Seniors Center. Ann was a former Elder, Deaconess, and Trustee of Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also a former Superintendent and Teacher of Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church School. Ann was notably a member for over 70 years. She volunteered at Joshua House in Farmingdale helping families in need acquire donated clothing. Ann served as a former councilwoman for Farmingdale Borough, participated on the Board of Education, and was a School Crossing Guard. She was a member and past president of the Farmingdale Historical Society and a member and officer of Farmingdale Cemetery Association. She was a Den Mother for the cub scouts of Troop 65. In her younger years, she enjoyed going to Manasquan beach with her two sons and with Joan Smith, and her children. Ann enjoyed completing jigsaw puzzles, swimming, crocheting, and sewing. She had quite the artistic talent and would often go to the Slip Rack to complete various ceramic projects and classes. Ann enjoyed bus trips with the seniors, finding joy traveling to many new places, and had love for her dogs. Her green thumb allowed her to tend to her beautiful flower garden, which she took great pride in. Above all, Ann was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her.

She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Walter V. Megill in 2004; son, Kenneth R. Megill in 1986; brother, Donald Butcher, Jr.; sister, Betty Lacewell; and nephew, Tom Lacewell. Ann is survived by her son, Joseph Megill and his wife, Victoria of Farmingdale; daughter-in-law, Sharon Megill; grandsons, Shawn and his girlfriend, Tristen, David and his fiance Stephanie, and Patrick and his wife Gia; great grandchildren, Gianna, Juliann, Jackson, Jacobi, Paul, Justice, and Jordi; and nieces, Donna Sorensen, Barbara Lacewell, and Lynn Wagner.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM with her funeral service to begin at 4:30 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 11:00 AM graveside service on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Evergreen Cemetery, Route 524 and West Farms Road, Howell Township. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Pierce Memorial Presbyterian Church, 42 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com