Mrs. Paulette Montgomery

Paulette E. Montgomery (nee Hartswick) age 76 of Mt. Royal passed peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, August 7, 2023, in the Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Washington, DC on March 5, 1947, to Paul and Dorothy (nee Brown) Hartswick. She was raised in Paulsboro and had lived in Mt. Royal since 1977. She graduated as a salutatorian from Paulsboro High School in 1965. Mrs. Montgomery attended the Franklin School of Science and Arts, Philadelphia, graduating in 1967. Her diverse 46-year career as an executive administrative assistant included positions at University of Pennsylvania, SunGard Data Systems and Campbell Soup Company, where she retired from in 2013. In 1977 on Christmas Eve, Mrs. Montgomery married fellow Paulsboro Red Raider Arthur B. Montgomery, III. Together they spent the next 27 years raising their two daughters and enduring life’s trials and tribulations including significant medical issues. No matter the adversity or odds, Mrs. Montgomery maintained her faith and unwavering spirit choosing always to maximize what she felt was “borrowed time.” This included raising her daughters by modeling integrity, honesty, work ethic, love, and kindness. Mrs. Montgomery was a lifelong active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Paulsboro, where she willingly shared her talents including serving as financial secretary, various committee appointments, member of the United Methodist Women and of course, as part of the choir. Mrs. Montgomery was a lifelong member of the ladies’ auxiliaries at the Anthony T. Calista V.F.W. Post #5579, Gibbstown and Marine Corps League, Oak Valley. She also served multiple appointments as the New Jersey state soloist for the VFW. Mrs. Montgomery was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Paulsboro-Swedesboro Lodge #157. In addition to her active participation within her community, Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed attending and supporting the arts including the Philadelphia Symphony, Pennsylvania Ballet, and Pitman Theatre. She enjoyed gardening and could often be found meticulously attending to the flowers in her yard. Traveling was also prioritized including adventures as close as Wildwood and as far as an African Safari. Mrs. Montgomery thoroughly enjoyed spending time and celebrating the accomplishments of her three grandsons, no matter the distance of a wrestling match or baseball tournament she could always be found rooting for them in the stands. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer E. McFadden of Swedesboro and Ardith B. Vasquez of Mt. Royal; her grandsons, Finnegan B. McFadden, Shea A. McFadden and Rowan A. Stone. She was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Arthur B. Montgomery, III. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Friday August 11, 2023 in St. Paul’s U.M. Church, 2 East Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday morning after 9 AM until service time. Interment will be private. Arrangements by McBride- Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers and to honor Mrs. Montgomery’s commitment to supporting efforts to protect our nation’s American Bald Eagles, donations can be made to the Southwest Florida (SWFL) Eagle Cam Foundation, PO Box 2148, Fort Myers, Florida, 33902. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mrs. Paulette Montgomery

March 5, 1947 - August 7, 2023