Christine Macken, 24, of Plainsboro died on July 5 in the University Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Bad Canstadt, Germany, she lived in Plainsboro for most of her life.
She was a graduate of High School South, Class of 2004, and University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in theater in 2008. A member of Plainsboro Rescue Squad for seven years, she was also an emergency medical technician with Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and Capital Health System.
According to news reports Macken had suffered from reflex sympathetic dystrophy for close to 10 years. Fellow members of the Plainsboro Rescue Squad responded to the emergency call.
Survivors include her parents, Allison C. Macken and James Macken; a sister, Samantha A. Macken; stepmother, Yvonne Feight; her grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, 616 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, on Friday, July 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. at Queenship of Mary Church, 19 Dey Road, Plainsboro. Burial will follow in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton.
