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Edna Donnelly Obituary
Age 79, of 104 Ninth St., Watkins Glen, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at home. Edna's family will receive friends on Thursday, September 18th, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the 'Link' of St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Father Paul Bonacci, celebrant. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Watkins Glen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 2, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, or to the American Red Cross, Chemung-Schuyler Chapter, 462 West Church St., Elmira, NY 14901-2675. Edna was born in Rochester, NY on September 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Elmer and Jessie Rieger. She was a very active member and communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John P. "Pete" Donnelly on September 13, 2001. Edna is survived by her son, Dr. Paul (Mary Frances Nevin) Donnelly of Horseheads; daughters, Anne (Darren) Triller of Glenmont, NY, and Mary (James) Mercer of Great Barrington, MA; grandchildren, Ryan Donnelly, Claire, Leah, Margaret, and Jessie Triller, and Kevin and Elizabeth Mercer. Friends and family may sign the guest book at www.haughey-woodfuneralhome.com
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Donna West Benamoz
September 27, 2008
My dear friends the whole Donnelly family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary I never told you how your mother always made me feel special even during those gauky tween years even with cat eye glasses :). I have many fond memories of your mother. She always had a kind word and a smile to share. Love you.
Barbara (Hetherington) Long
September 18, 2008
Dr. Donnelly and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful and caring women. She was a real good friend to my mom and has known me for nearly 30 years. After my mom's passing I stayed in touch with Edna and gave her pictures of my children every year, She was always excited when I sent pictures of the girls and I would come and visit her and keep her updated on my family. We would sit for hours and she would tell me stories about her and my mom's freindship and about her wounderful children she loved so much. She will truly be missed.
Laura Greninger and family
September 16, 2008
Dear Anne, Darren, Mary, Jim, Paul and Mary,
I will always remember your mother so fondly and how kind and supportive she was to everyone.
Please know that we and all of your many friends are thinking of you at this time.
Love to all,
Laura, Geoff, Kevin and Eric Dunn
Jean & George Bird
September 16, 2008
Dear Paul, Mary and Ryan,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers for God's comfort are with you, may he sustain you in the days ahead and bring healing and fond memories to replace the sorrow.
Love
Jean & George Bird
Charles & Betty Calhoun
September 15, 2008
Dr. Donnelly-
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family in the loss of your Mom.
We thought a lot of her and your Dad.
We pray that she is at peace with him now.
All our love, Chuck & Betty Calhoun
Darlene Abidin
September 15, 2008
Dr.Donnelly and Family, So sorry for the loss of your mother, Its never easy. Deepest Sympathy John And Darlene Abidin
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