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M. Willer Obituary
Pittsford: July 20, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, Howard; brothers, John & James; sisters, Virginia & Catherine and her son-in-law, Robert K. Shaw. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, James (Betty) Willer of Rochester; daughter, Kathleen "Kate" Shaw of East Rochester; grandchildren, Kenneth, James, Kaitlin & Robert; nieces & nephews. Celeste was a US Army Nurses Corp Veteran of WWII. She was retired from the Rush-Henrietta School District where she worked as a School Nurse & Teacher.
A Memorial Mass for Celeste will be celebrated at 10:00am on FRIDAY at St. Jerome's Church in East Rochester (No prior calling - Please meet at church). Celeste's cremains will be interred following the Mass in White Haven Memorial Park with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
"A Special Thank You from Celeste's Family to the Staff at St. John's Home, South Building - 3rd Floor"
HARLOFF Funeral Home
586-5948
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Shirley Miller
July 26, 2008
Dear Kathy, Jim & Family,
This is a sad time, to say goodbye to Celeste. I respected her so very much. She was a great adviser and sister-in-law. Since I had no siblings, it was wonderful to call Cee and sisters Virginia, & Catheriine, my sisters along with the brothers John & Jim family. The loved all the neices and nephews dearly. The Millers are all together in heaven. (Hopefully they have a place for me). Wouldn't it be fun to hear their coversations.
My love to you and all the rest of teh neices & nephews. The Miller ball is in your laps to keep the family together. Please, family is a wonderful thing to have.
I love you all!
Aunt Shirley
Judith Anne Heagney-O'Hara
July 25, 2008
Kathy&Jim, Since Kathy & I were in 1st grade together-and forward on to adult life-I have many memories of Celeste & Howard too, Celeste kept you both in-line! And was a terrific host to visitors like myself-Lovely services at St. Jerome's, sorry I missed the Military Honors at White Haven....from the youngest of a Bronze Star Honors recipient, of Ed Heagney, Jr. With Deepest Sympathy and may her memories give you strength....As Always,
)udy Heagney-O'Hara
Mike O'Neal
July 24, 2008
I enjoyed talking to Celeste when I would stop when walking my dog. We found out that we both were from Illinois. She was a gracious lady who served her country proudly. I will miss her in our neighborhood. My sympathies to her family.
Ken Shaw
July 24, 2008
Kate, Jim, Brother, and Sis. I'm very sorry for your loss. Grandma Willer was an amazing person and always made me feel like I was one of her own grandkids. She will be forever missed. Love you all.
Tracy Shaw
July 23, 2008
Celeste will always be remembered by me for her strength, kindness and open arms to others, never-ending energy, endless love of God and her Family, among many other wonderful qualities. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Nancy Killeen
July 23, 2008
Kathy & Jim,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I always admired your Mom and my Mom for their service to our country and their religious strength. Love always, Nancy
Suzanne(Smith) Guerineau
July 23, 2008
Kathy, I am so sorry for you lose.Your mom was a second mother to me, she always treated me like a daughter. She was always there for you and me. My fondest memory of her, was when she made us her chocholate chip cookies. The cookie jar never seemed to be empty.They were the best, just like your Mother.
Suzanne (Sho)
Tom McAndrews
July 23, 2008
Dear Kathy and Jim, our deepest sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your mom and our Aunt Cee.
Your mom was a delight to talk to and so full of life and spiritual energy! Her life was full of adventure, as a part of the greatest generation, and as an RN who touched countless lives, and of course as your mother and grandmother to your children. My mother always looked up to Cee as her sister.
May you continue to be comforted by all those wonderful memories, and the gift of her love for all of you.
Tom and Caryn McAndrews
Tom Driscoll
July 23, 2008
Jim, I used to see your mom occasionally at Mass at St. Louis Church in Pittsford. She was always a joy and smiling. I am sorry for your loss
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