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VanOrden, Mildred A.
Brockport: Mildred A. VanOrden, 99, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Lakeside-Beikirch Care Center. Retiree of SUNY Brockport. Survived by 3 children, Orrin (Gwynne) VanOrden of Hamlin, Margaret (James) Hendren of FL, Arlene Moore of Clarendon; 13 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Dean Mowers of Avon; sister, Hazel Webster of Holley; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Frederick and a son, Frederick.
Calling hours are Thurs. from 12pm-2pm at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, 39 Geddes St., Holley where services will follow at 2pm. Interment in Hillside Cemetery. Memorials to Beikirch Care Center. An online guestbook is available at www.merrillgrinnell.com.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Nov. 3, 2008.

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tammy owens

November 3, 2008

With Deepest Sympathy,
I am the daughter of Gary VanOrden,
His father and mother are Earl & Dorothy VanOrden. I reside in Houston Tx and learned of the loss via internet. I spoke with my father and we wanted to express our heartfelt sympathy for your family.
Our prayers are with you

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