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Donald Thorpe Obituary
Greece: Entered peacefully into rest Sunday, October 28, 2007. Predeceased by his parents, James and Emma Thorpe; his brothers, Walter, George, Ray, James, Wilson and Frank Thorpe; his sisters, Marguerite Thorpe, Anna Hertle, Rita Szeles and Emma Grube. Survived by his loving wife June (Mikletish) Thorpe; his son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Suni Thorpe; his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jerry Lippa; his granddaughters, Danielle and Renee Lippa, Sarah (Scott) Bremer, Julie and Andrea Thorpe; his great-grandson, Mathew Bremer; sister-in-law, Rita Thorpe of FL; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Doris and Raymond Hosmer of FL; sister-in-law, Betty Dooley of FL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of Greece Post 468 A.L. and a retiree from Eastman Kodak Company. A special thank you to the staff of Hamilton Manor Nursing Home for his wonderful care.
Friends may call Tuesday, 4-8 at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:15 at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends wishing may make contributions to a charity of your choice in his memory. For more information or to sign Donald's guestbook please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com
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Cindy Spratt
November 14, 2007
Sympathy to all of the family, for your loss. Our love to you, from Colleen Ashton, Glenda Ashton and Cindy Spratt.
Alice Chantry
November 13, 2007
I want to thank for your loved ones service to this country. there is nothing greater than a veteran.
Sue & John Douglas
October 31, 2007
Aunt June, Diane and Greg,
Uncle Butch was always in that "favorite uncle" category. I was saddened to hear that he had become very ill and, of course, of his eventual passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time if grief. Love Sue & John
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