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Dorothy McGregor Obituary
McGREGOR, DOROTHY A., (NEE GARLESKY), 77, - of Margate, died on July 15, 2008. Born in Hollsopple, PA, she was a resident of Margate for almost 50 years. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Choir of Blessed Sacrament Church. Beloved wife of the late Telford (Ted), devoted and loving mother of Deidre and husband Gary Skyrm; beloved "Baba" of Adam and Andrew Skyrm; loving sister of Bill and George Garlesky, Catherine Ruis, Josephine Kolonich and the late Joseph, Stanley, John and Frank Garlesky, Mary Miller, Julia Czinko, and Antoinette Pero. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 18th at Blessed Sacrament Church, Margate where friends may call from 10:00 am until time of Mass. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Fr. John Muscat
July 18, 2008
Dear Deidre and family,
With deepest sympathy I offer prayers for the repose soul of Dorothy and to you the family to be consoled. I have fond memories of 'mama' as i ministered at Blessed Sacrament as my first parish as a priest. Thank you Dorothy for all the good done, love exchanged and laughter which will always live in my heart. May you rest in peace!
Palma Conover
July 18, 2008
Deidre and Family
Words can't describe how sad I am at the loss of you mom. She will be in my prayers
Bill,Joann and Jackie Garlesky
July 17, 2008
Dear Deidra and Family, we are so sorry for your loss and the loss to our family as well. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed in this world. Our prayers are with you.
Stephanie Jasiecki
July 17, 2008
In memory of a wonderful person and the good times we shared.
Maryann McClellan
July 17, 2008
Deidra and Family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, she will always be remembered by the prayergroup and all those wo knew her. She will be sadly missed, but we know that she is at home in Heaven.
Fran Petriccione
July 17, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Petriccione, Jr
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