Obituary of Doreen Gemmell

Doreen Flickinger Gemmell "Wynki", age 65, of Cold Spring passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. She grew up in West Cape May and graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School in 1966. Doreen worked as a nurse, but became a stay at home mom to her beloved children. She was a PTA president and cheerleader coach. Doreen later became a teacher's aide for Cape May County Special Services. She was a life guard and taught swimming after school and in her backyard pool during the summer. Doreen enjoyed gardening and home decorating. Wynki had an extensive knowledge of Cape May County and resident genealogy. She will be remembered by her never ending optimism, courageous spirit, caring nature, willingness to help people, being a beloved friend, and an incredible mother. Wynki is predeceased by her first husband Reed L Flickinger, her father Henry Branigan, her brother Thomas Branigan, and her second husband David S Gemmell. She is survived by her son Reed Eric Flickinger, her daughter Kristen Flickinger, her mother Doris Branigan, and her sister Maureen Aguilar. Also surviving are her: nephew Patricio Aguilar, niece Colleen Aguilar, sister Coleen Black, brother-in-law Robert Black, niece Kaitlin Black, brother-in-law Ralph Flickinger, sister-in-law Joan Flickinger, nephews Scott & David Flickinger, sister-in-law Virginia Petersen, nephews Mark & Keith Petersen, brother-in-law Jeffrey Gemmell, sister-in-law Laurie Shettle, and mother-in-law Patricia Gemmell. Friends and family may start calling at 9:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 656 Seashore Rd, Erma, NJ 08204. Interment will follow at Cold Spring Cemetery, 780 Seashore Rd, Cold Spring, NJ 08204. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.