Obituaries

In Memoriam: Lifetime Little Silver Resident, Lizzie Mahar Gilmour

“Lizzie will be remembered for her ability to love without condition. She now gets to ask God all of the questions she always said she would. In the end, Lizzie was able to give the gift of sight to someone in need, who now gets to see the world through her eyes.” ~ Lizzie Mahar Gilmour’s family

Lifetime Little Silver resident, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mahar Gilmour passed away on Feb. 6 after a brief illness.

Lizzie Mahar Gilmour
Photo/family via Thompson Memorial Home

“Lizzie’s life was full of many rays of sunshine. Deeply dedicated to her faith, Lizzie never missed a Sunday at St. George’s-by-the-River in Rumson. She proudly served as an acolyte, on the altar guild, volunteered for the Canterbury Art Show and was a
committee chair for the Canterbury Fair. 
She loved running the cotton candy machine.

“After graduating from Brookdale, Lizzie worked with children at St. John’s Nursery school, a job she loved. Her kids meant the world to her. In her free time, Lizzie was a proud member of the Little Silver Fire Company, where she particularly enjoyed
selling Christmas trees.

“Every summer, Lizzie spent as much time as she could at Ship Ahoy Beach Club. This past summer was her favorite as she got to spend it with her nephew Sawyer for the first time. She was the proudest aunt anyone had ever met.

“Most of all, Lizzie loved all things Broadway. The house and car were filled with show-tunes. She knew every word to every show she ever saw and even some she didn’t. We know she is singing in heaven —off key, but still singing.
In her time with us, Lizzie was a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, niece and friend.

Loved ones of Lizzie Mahar Gilmour in her obituary

“We regret to announce the passing of Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Mahar Gilmour,” a post from the Little Silver Fire Company said. “Lizzie was a dedicated social member of the Little Silver Fire Company, who was always so enthusiastic about Christmas tree sales. She was loved by all who knew her. She will truly be missed.”

Lizzie was predeceased by: her maternal grandparents, Jean and Fred Maffeo; and her paternal grandparents, Florence and Thomas Gilmour.

She is survived by: her parents, David and Lisa Gilmour, of Little Silver, her brother and sister-in-law Tyler and Sarah Gilmour of Tinton Falls and their son Sawyer, Lizzie’s best buddy; her many aunts and uncles, including Marybeth and Richard Kelly, of Brielle, Marsha and Alex Douglass, of Corsicana Texas, Pamela and Gary Jackson, of Phoenix MD, Tom and Patti Gilmour, of Asbury Park, and Anne and Gary DelloStritto, of Little Silver; and countless cousins and their children.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. George’s-by-the-River Episcopal Church, 7 Lincoln Ave., Rumson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at St. George’s-by-the-River.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home