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Veronica Shelton Obituary

AUBURN < Mrs. Veronica M. Cahalan Shelton, 82, of 3092 Franklin St. Road, Auburn, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, 2007, at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Veronica was born in Genoa, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Geoghean Cahalan. She has been a life resident of Auburn, a graduate of East High School, a graduate of Auburn Hospital School of Nursing with the Class of 1946, and a member of Holy Family Church, Auburn. In 1980, she retired from nursing after many years with Auburn Memorial Hospital. Surviving is her son, Robert D. Cruz of Auburn; grandchildren, Robert, Kevin and Michelle; several nieces, nephews and cousins locally, and in Ireland. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Shelton; brothers, Joseph and Vincent Cahalan; and a sister, Helena Skibo. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Farrell"s Funeral Service Inc. Interment will be in Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery, King Ferry. Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, 84 South St., Auburn. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Dec. 2, 2007.

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Sharon Cook

December 4, 2007

Robert,

You may not remember us, but Ronnie was a very good friend of our mom, Nora Cook. We have such fond memories of your beautiful mother, and we so enjoyed her when she came to visit. We recall how often she spoke of you, always with love and pride. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.


Diane Cook Dautrich

Barb Cruz

December 3, 2007

Bob...sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Rick Connors

December 2, 2007

To Bob and family, I am very sorry to read of your mothers passing. I remember as we were growing how nice she was to us kids. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Andrea (Skibo) Springstead

December 2, 2007

Sorry for your loss. Never really got to meet, or that I remember, Aunt Ronnie. But everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.

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