Margaret C. Shopp, 76, of Belford, passed away April 19, 2021. Margaret was born July 17, 1944, and raised in Jersey City, a daughter of the late Mary and James Whelen. After marrying, she and her husband Ronald moved to Belford to raise their family over 53 years ago.
Margaret was a nurse’s aide at several area nursing homes for many years. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband and family. She and her husband would visit flea markets in their travels. Margaret also liked to tend to her garden at her home and she enjoyed afternoons at the movies.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Ronald Shopp in 2000. She is survived by their eight children: two daughters, Christine Marnian of Florida and Carol Ann, widow of Paul Bedford, of Leonardo, and six sons, Albert Shopp and his fiancée Debbie of Belford; Ronald and Claire Shopp Jr. of Belford; Joseph Shopp of Belford; Timothy and Rosie Shopp of Middletown; Patrick and Lynn Shopp of Port Monmouth; and James Shopp of Belford. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Margaret was predeceased by her brother James Whelen and sister Mariann DeAngelo.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects Friday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, Belford. A funeral service will conclude the afternoon and a private cremation will follow.
The article originally appeared in the April 22 – 28, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
