Madonna Halsey Madonna M. Halsey, 82, of Avalon, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Mrs. Halsey was a longtime employee of Avalon Borough, where she worked as a clerk in the police department. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ernest C. Halsey; five grandchildren, Kelly, George, Kenny, Joe Jr. and his wife Audrey and Danny; a great-grandson, Joe III; her daughter-in-law, Debbie; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two children, Keith and Kristine; her sister, Marion; and her granddaughter, Melissa.