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Wilfred Elliott Obituary
Hamlin/Gates: On Monday, August 18th, 2008 at age 90, followed his wife, Mary of 62 years to peace one day after her passing. He was a caring and devoted father to daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Rose (Leonard) Quinn of Webster, and Margaret Mary (Robert) Ecklund of Gates. He was a proud grandmother to, Jeffrey Scott Thomas (Erin Lewis) Quinn of Toronto, Amy Elizabeth (Mark) Terranova of Irondequoit, and Christine Rose (Eric) Ernst of Portland, Oregon. He was a smiling great grandfather to precious little Leo Joseph David Terranova; brother to Robert (Char) Elliott of Hilton. He leaves his faithful canine companions, Popi and Casey.
Wilfred was a lifelong resident of Hamlin and was a Duffy Mott Company retiree. He was a proud Army veteran of World War II, serving in Guam and Pearl Harbor. He was an active VFW member. He will be remembered as a strong, hard worker who would give you the shirt off his back. He was an avid sports fan and loved playing Dominoes and Bingo.
No prior calling hours. A Mass in celebration of Wilfred's life will be held at Newman Oratory, 101 Kenyon Street, Brockport on Friday, August 22 at 11 AM. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please honor Wilfred's memory with contributions to American Diabetes Association. The family wishes to thank the staff at Hill Haven Nursing Home, Unit 2AB, for their kindness and caring over recent months. Ref:
Fowler Funeral Home, Inc.
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Beverly Flaherty
August 20, 2008
Wilfred has been a family friend for many years. He is our sons Godfather. Cherly Rose may remember me, Im not sure. Please get in touch with me. Beverly KnappFlaherty 2593 Lebanon Rd. Steamburg, N.Y. 14783 email: [email protected]
Emma Palmisano
August 20, 2008
Willfred will be remembered by our family as a loving and caring neighbor and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family members throughout this time of sorrow. May God's blessings comfort you.
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