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Elsiemae Ferris Obituary
Elsiemae Ferris, 75, of Campbell Hall, NY died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center-Horton Campus, Middletown, NY.
Elsiemae was born April 5, 1933 in Newburgh, NY the daughter of the late William P. and Edna (Elemendorf) MacNear. She was Office Manager and Co-Owner of Bill Ferris Inc., Campbell Hall, NY, and later retired from the Bank of New York; a former Elder and Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Hamptonburgh and former member of the Ladies Christian Guild.
She is survived by her husband William D. Ferris at home; daughter, Patricia Fibel and husband, Bob of Campbell Hall, NY; son, Courtney E. Ferris and wife, Denise of Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren, Duane Fibel and wife, Jennifer, Andrea Ferris, Adrianne Reeve and husband, George, Jessica Fibel, Allison Ferris, Courtney E. Ferris, Jr. and wife Tiffany; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, August 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 12, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Reverend Gary Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Hamptonburgh Cemetery, Hamptonburgh, NY.
Contributions may be made in Elsiemaes name to a charity of ones choice.
Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen, NY. For directions or to leave the family a personal condolence please visit donovanfunerals.com
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Ginny and Gerd Wuersig
August 15, 2008
To our wonderful brother,
We know you will miss "our" dear Elsiemae every day. We hope you will remember every moment with her. We are here for you whenever you need us.
With our love,
Ginny and Gerd
Lonnie and Pamela LaBarr
August 12, 2008
Bill and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time along with those of the Brothers of Binghamton Lodge No. 177 of F&AM.
Hamptonburgh Republican Committee
August 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marcus & Ann Horrego
August 11, 2008
Bill, sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Gordon Thew
August 10, 2008
Bill
Our prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Paulette Wilk Rudy
August 10, 2008
Bill,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Elsiemae. Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Sue Wilk, Paulette Wilk Rudy
Linda McCauley
August 10, 2008
Pat and family: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I recall some of the stories you fondly told of her while we were working at the bank. She was a strong woman and I hope and pray those memories will sustain you through this time. Linda (Aggie)
Alice & Michael Marsh
August 9, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We still have fond memories of Elsiemae at the Presbyterian Church of Hamptonburgh.
Al & Shirley (Al's P&H} Arraiz
August 9, 2008
Bill: Sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you and the Family.
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