George Walmsley

January 20, 1953 - September 28, 2014

George Walmsley, age 61 of Millville, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Lincoln Specialty Care Center in Vineland. Born in Newark, he grew up in Jackson, and graduated from Jackson High School. He had been a resident of Millville for over 30 years. Mr. Walmsley worked as a Custodian for the Millville Board of Education. He enjoyed playing his guitar, and he loved his family. Mr. Walmsley is survived by his wife Diane (Van Demark); four daughters, Diane Lewis of Millville, Richelle Schooley of Spokane, WA, Barbara Schooley of Hamilton, and Christina Costanzo of Hamilton; one son James Schooley of Franklinville, NC; two sisters, Janet Walmsley of Millville, and Eilleen Walmsley of Neptune; 17 grandchildren; and three great granddaughters. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Margaret (Knewell) Walmsley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2014 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Mr. Walmsley lost his life to Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and the family requests memorial contributions to the Cooper Foundation, 200 Federal St., Suite 146, Camden, NJ 08103. Memories and expressions of sympathy for George Walmsley may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.