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Margaret McGowan Obituary
Dansville: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at age 84. Survived by sons, Rick McGowan of VA and Timothy (Diana) McGowan of Dansville; daughters, Barbara (Peter) Grills of Fairport and Pamela (Kirk) Ainsworth of MD; nephew, David Murphy of VA; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Murphy.
There are no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sat., Sept. 6, at 10:00 in St. Mary's Church in Dansville. Interment in Marion Cemetery in Marion, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DHS Marching Band, 282 Main St., Dansville, NY 14437, Attn: Pam Conklin. Ref. Sullivan Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4 Perine St., Dansville.
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Michael Grills
September 4, 2008
My best wishes to your family at this time.
Michael Grills, Denver, CO
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Ken and Janet Heiman
September 4, 2008
Margaret was a wonderful woman. We are truly grateful that our family was fortunate enough to have known her. I know that our children will miss seeing her in church every week. You have our deepest sympathies.
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