Walter Willard Treen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter Willard Treen, age 90 of Millville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by members of his loving family, on Friday afternoon, May 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Millville to the late Joseph, Sr. and Florence (Evans) Treen, Walter was a lifelong Millville resident. Walter graduated from Millville High School, and then went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base in Naphill, England, where he met and married his first wife and mother of his four children Maureen Davies of High Wycombe Bucks, England. Upon returning to the United States in 1955 after his military service, Walter worked at Wheaton Glass for over 30 years, retiring as a foreman in the glass packing section. He then went on to work over 20 years as a crossing guard for the Millville Police Department, and also worked at the Maurice River Township School, where he was dearly loved by all, retiring just a few years ago at age 88. Working was Walter's absolute favorite pastime and continued to wish that he could go back to work until the end. He had an unwavering and dedicated work ethic, which was passed down to his children and grandchildren. Walter absolutely loved Baseball and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play, from t-ball to baseball, even if he was only able to watch videos of them playing on his cell phone. In his earlier years, Walter was also quite the softball player, playing on the Wheaton's Softball Team and several other organization's teams over the years. Family meant the world to Walter, and he treasured the time that he was able to share with them and enjoyed many trips over the years to visit family in North Carolina. Walter was a lifetime member of the Millville Elks B.P.O.E. No. 580 of Millville and a past member of the Millville American Legion Nabb-Leslie, Post No. 82. He was also a member of the Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church. Walter will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Gloria McKenzie (Michael) of Cape Carteret, NC and Jeannie Chard (Robert) of Port Elizabeth; his two sons, Walter Anthony Treen (Terri) of Hubert, NC and Charles Ciaurelli (Jennifer) of Leesburg; one sister Gloria Treen of Harding, PA; nine grandchildren, Gloria Renee Tyska, Joseph Majewski, Robert DuBois, Amanda Hulitt, Jesse Treen, CJ Ciaurelli, Jill Shaw, Jessica D'Imperio, and Katelyn Ciaurelli; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 22 years Maureen (Davies) Treen; his wife of 41 years Georgeanna (Frie) Treen; his daughter Maureen Ann Treen; three brothers, Francis, Joseph, and Richard (Bud) Treen; and three sisters, Delores Simpson, Jean Cameron, and Louella Simpkins. A Funeral Service for Walter will be conducted on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. Please remember to practice social distancing while in the funeral home and cemetery. Also, masks are required to be worn in the funeral home at all times. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in loving memory of Walter may be made to the Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 101, Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348-0101. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Walter Willard Treen may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Walter Willard Treen

November 4, 1930 - May 14, 2021