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Edna Taylor Obituary
Of Elmira
Age 82, passed away on Sept. 5, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Merrill; brothers, Robert, Richard and Edwin Thayer; and sister, Shirley Long. Edna is survived by sisters, Nancy Green, Fresno, CA, Betty Groom, Baldwinsville, NY; and brother, Roy Thayer, Lakeland, FL; a nephew and several nieces. Edna was a faithful member of the Horseheads Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 30 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 708 Lena Place, Elmira, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tracy Evans
September 11, 2008
Edna was always smiling and made each day easier. I've missed her over the years and now am deeply sad.
Dee (Barnoski) Fusare
September 11, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Taylor while she was my Mother's hospital roommate in the late 1970's. She was so kind, sweet and just downright warm and friendly. My Mom would just gush over, even though they were in the hospital, how lucky she was to have Edna as a roommate. Over the years, Mom would run into Mrs. Taylor at the grocery store and they always had a pleasant conversation.
Even though, at that time, I was in my late teens, when they roomed together, Mrs. Taylor made a huge impression on me, both with the friendly warmth she exuded and how absolutely beautiful this lady was inside and out!
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Taylor's family, on the loss of such a sweet women.
Rich Thayer
September 10, 2008
Aunt Edna was always full of energy, optimism, and love for family and friends. When my parents and I traveled from Ohio to visit family in Elmira, we always stayed with Aunt Edna and Uncle Merrill in their house on Larchmont. I remember the laughter and warmth as folks played Euchre at her kitchen table.
She had a special place in her heart for children, and my kids became quite attached to her (and her talking car :-) during a visit in 1991.
When my dad and I visited her in 2005, it was no surprise to find her at work on crafts, producing bird-house wall-hangings for the kids at her church.
I will miss her.
Bob and Vi Hackett
September 10, 2008
Dear Edna, We were very sadden to hear about your passing. You were a very special lady and we loved you very much. You were a good neighbor and we had some good times with you. I hope you have peace now.B
Mary Ann Dunseath
September 10, 2008
Aunt Edna,
Mom and I will truly miss you. I will always remember the good times we shared. Rest in peace.
Debbie Groom
September 10, 2008
I will always remember all the fun times with Aunt Edna and Uncle Merrill. Whether it was at Lamoka Lake when I was really small or later on at Uncle Ed's camp on the St. Lawrence River, or family dinners at her house on Larchmont Avenue, a good time was had by all when with Aunt Edna. She was a great help to my mom when my dad died in 1985.
One of my fondest memories was when she and I went fishing in Uncle Ed's boat one day on the St. Lawrence. We got halfway out when we realized we didn't have the net. She said to me, "oh well, we probably won't catch anything anyway." Well, wouldn't you know it, I caught a good sized northern pike that we couldn't get into the boat. He broke the line. I shot her a look - but then we both just laughed.
Aunt Edna also would often tell a story of how when my great grandmother died, my grandmother went to the funeral and took my mom with her (Mom was 4 at the time). One of mom's dresses was hanging in the hallway at the house while grandma was gone to the funeral. Aunt Edna missed my mom so much that whenever she saw the dress, she cried.
Rest in peace, Aunt Edna. Mom, Mary Ann and I will miss you.
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