Obituary of Lois S. Feakins

Lois S. Feakins of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. Lois was born on August 6, 1925 to the late Russell and the late Hazel (Holzwarth) Sayre.

Mrs. Feakins was a librarian employed by the Hopatcong Board of Education for many years and retired in 1992. She was a member of the Hopatcong Rescue Squad, the Hopatcong Fire Department Women's Auxiliary and the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. She served as a secretary and longtime member of the Hopatcong Women's Club, the Juvenile Conference Committee, the Wildwood Shores Homeowners Association and the Retired Educators Association. In addition, Lois was also a boy scout den leader and volunteered at the Westside United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. Lois enjoyed sailing and reading but most importantly, she loved spending time with her cherished family.

Lois is survived by her children, Donald & his wife, Sharon,  Jaclyn,  Albert & his wife, Joan and Bruce. Additional survivors include her cherished grandchildren; Chad, Janine, Jason, Brandon, Maria, Shawn, Aaron, Jonathan, Donna, Jackie and Tammy and 5 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Dale in 2005, her daughter, Carol Ann in 1955 and her brother, Russell.

Lois's Life Celebration will include a visitation on Thursday, May 30th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. There will be a funeral service on Friday morning May 31st at 10:00 am also at the funeral home. Lois will be laid to rest at the Succasunna Methodist Cemetery in Roxbury Township, NJ immediately following the service. For memorial donations, please consider the Hopatcong Ambulance Squad, PO Box 334, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 or the Hopatcong Fire Department Defiance Engine Co. #3, PO Box 1015, Hopatcong, NJ 07843.