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Doris Finch Obituary
Owner of Finch Disposal
Age 76, of Lower Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Doris was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Rich Mathews. She is survived by her children, Jackie (Wayne) Earley of Lawrenceville, PA, Gary (Evelyn) Finch of Elmira, Sherri Merritt of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Loren (Ann) Finch of Elmira. Doris also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of the Christ United Methodist Church, now known as the New Beginnings Church. She was the owner of Finch Disposal for many years. She loved to bowl and was always ready to travel. Memorial Services to celebrate the life of Doris L. Finch will be held at the New Beginnings Church, 330 W. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901, Friday, August 29, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Michael Weeden will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Doris L. Finch's name to the American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Finch
Tina Brand
September 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ann I'm sorry I was unable to attend Doris's services. She was a wonderful person. Although it was a short time I had spent with her I was so glad I got to know her.
From Tina from Med Rec AOMC
Sherri Finch Merritt
September 20, 2008
Thank You all for your kind words of comfort. We were lucky to have a Mother that took the time to have fun, share, and smile. She is missed each and every day.
Thank You in advance for any donations made in my Mother's Honor to the American Cancer Society.
Love,
Ray & Mary Ellen Benedict
September 6, 2008
We were on a trip and recently returned to learn of Doris and we
Peggy Wray
September 6, 2008
Lonnie and Ann and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Peggy Wray and Family
Ron Benedict
September 3, 2008
Jackie,Gary,Sherri,&Lonnie,
My deepest condolencses to you all in the loss of your mother. I pray that the Lord will fill the void that have with the love your mom so wonderfully shared with so many. I know that you will trully miss her. You all have been such a blessing to your mom and I will always cherrish the times that we had as we were growing up together. you all are in our thoughts and prayers and I look forward to seeing you all again some day. May the love of Jesus be with you all.
Ron
Donna Truax
September 3, 2008
To the Finch family: My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. I have been part of your family since I was a teenager. I have many fond memories of the house in the Glo - the trampoline (when no one had trampolines!), the gameroom, the dirt bikes, and of course "the pond"! But my greatest memory of all is that of making a best friend for life - Sherri! Thanks Mom! May you rest in peace knowing that you made many people happy during your life and created memories that will live on forever!! Love, always and forever, thoughts and prayers to all!
Jeffrey Bell
September 1, 2008
Jackie, my deepest condolences to you and your family..
Donna Benedict
August 30, 2008
To a very dear friend, who will be greatly missed. We shared 50 years of wonderful memories. Fondly, Donna
James & Carolyn Inman
August 30, 2008
Our deepest condolences on the utimely death of your mother. She was a marvelous person and will be deeply missed.
Deborah Misner
August 30, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Doris at W.M. Spiegel Sons, Inc. for many years. She was such a pleasure to work with and I have many fond memories of those days! I was so sad to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Alberta (Mathews) Wandell
August 29, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
lonnie finch
August 29, 2008
thanks to all, my mother cared for you all,lonnie
Betty Smith Schmidt
August 29, 2008
I went to Southside High with your
mom. She was a great person. Saw
her at our 50th Class Reunion and
sat with her. I am sorry you had to
lose her.
Connie Morgan
August 29, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers.
Paul & Diane Comfort
August 29, 2008
Your mom was a wonderful person and our prayers are with you at this time.
Dave O'Dell
August 29, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.Sorry for your loss. Dave O'Dell and family
Gayle Kipferl
August 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen (Rafferty) Boone
August 28, 2008
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.For the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ". Dear Family, I pray you are feeling the comfort and mercy of Christ today, and that you are assured of the place your mother has in His arms today! I was glad to be able to pray with you on that last day of her time on earth, and to be reacquainted with Jackie. You are all in my prayers. May the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, be yours.
Donnie Kline
August 28, 2008
sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, Gary I dont believe I ever got to meet your mom but I have known you since grade school and if she was anything like you she was a wonderful person and friend. God Bless
Randy/Lorraine Stanton
August 28, 2008
Doris was such a wonderful woman and mother. We will always remember working with her on specials for the ice cream trailer and together at the ice cream store. She was a friendly, funny, outgoing person!!!!!! She will be missed. May god hold her in his heart, for that she is in heaven now.
william Bennett
August 28, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She is in a
better place with the Lord. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
God Bless
William Bennett & Family
Pam Jessup
August 28, 2008
We are both so sorry to hear of Doris's passing. She was a great friend and neighbor and will be missed by all. I am blessed to have known her throught these many years because of the great friendship between her and my aunt Donna but have really gotten to know her better these last few years we have been neighbors.
May God bless you all
Pam Jessup and Donna Button
Jennifer Amandro
August 28, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
August 28, 2008
Sorry to hear about your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Paul Beckwith
David & Salvacion Benedict
August 28, 2008
You are in pur prayers each and every day.
Sandra Furney
August 28, 2008
aunt dorie was a very speciall person, she was always very sweet and nice to me. OUR thoughts and prayers are with the family,from Steven and Sandra Furney
Ruth Nichols
August 28, 2008
So sorry for your loss, I will always remember, how Doris would make me laugh, when we used to bowl together, and what a good friend she was.
Dawn Aikman
August 28, 2008
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was fun to work with on the ice cream trailer at special events. She always made me laugh. Your in my prayers
Dawn (Stanton) Aikman
Pat & Maureen Beschler
August 28, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. We know your pain all too well. Although the good lord has taken your mother, one thing that can never be taken are your memories. I'm sure you have many.
You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
JIM KECK
August 28, 2008
SHE MADE A LOT OF DIFFERENCE TO
A LOT OF PEOPLE.
dan goodwin
August 27, 2008
sorry about Doris, she was an awsum mom,,,hopefully there was no suffering ,, seen too much of that. . your mom meant alot to me.
Dan goodwin & family
Edward Comfort
August 27, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray Benedict
August 27, 2008
Ray & Mary Ellen Benedict
steve pitcher
August 27, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Amandro
August 27, 2008
Words cannot express what you've meant to my mom, to me, to so many. You will be missed, but we are thankful that our God was merciful and took you before you suffered any longer. I love you and will always remember what a good friend you were to us. Thank you for being a part of my life and please forgive me for the distance that was between us. Please also forgive me for not making it possible for my mother to see you one last time, but know how much she loved you and treasured your friendship and the good memories will live on in her heart forever. Until we meet again -
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