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Donna Stanton Obituary
Age 86 of 116 East Eighth Street Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Monday September 15, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born December 19, 1921 in Athens, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Donald T. and Grace Granger Lilley. She married her husband, William G. Stanton, on June 6, 1943 and they celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on June 6, 2008. Mrs. Stanton was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was loved by everyone whose lives she touched. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Elmira, NY. Mrs. Stanton was a 25 year member and Past Grand Counselor of United Commercial Travelers. Donna was a avid reader and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and doing crossword puzzles. She was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother Thomas Lilley. Mrs. Stanton was a retired Optical Technician at Winchester Optical Company in Elmira, NY. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years William G. Stanton; loving son and daughter-in-law: Bruce & Diane Stanton of Horseheads, NY; loving daughter and son-in-law: Brenda & Ted Trowbridge of Attleboro, Massachusetts; beloved granddaughters: Heather Trowbridge and Tricia Trowbridge both of Attleboro Massachusetts; brother and sister-in-law: Robert & Cathy Lilley of Independence, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday September 19, 2008 from 5-8 PM. Mrs. Stanton's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday September 20, 2008 at 10 AM with Father William C. Lutz officiating. Interment in Chemung Cemetery in Chemung, NY. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mrs. Stanton through memorials to Trinity Episcopal Church 304 North Main Street Elmira, NY 14901 or to Southern Tier Hospice 11751 East Corning Road Corning, NY 14830.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Stanton
Alice Bartholomew
September 24, 2008
I am so sad to learn of this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Namaste ............from a Common Time member.
Jenniffer Vaughn
September 22, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Donna Stanton: Please accept my sincerest condolences. I'm very sorry for your loss, and you will remain in my prayers.
SrA Jenniffer Vaughn, 102 MSF, Otis Air National Guard Base, MA
John Beaulieu
September 20, 2008
To all of Mrs Stantons family, Tracy and I are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Carole Langstine
September 18, 2008
Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carole (Robyck) Langstine
Gilbert Medeiros
September 18, 2008
Our sincerest condolences to the Stanton family.
mark trowbridge
September 18, 2008
mr stanton, brenda, ted, bruce diane
heather and tricia
we are all so sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers
mark, kathy and dorothy trowbridge
Vincent Bey
September 18, 2008
My condolences to the Husband, family and friends of Mrs. Donna C. Stanton. My God bring you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless Vincent
Debbie and Bob Trowbridge/Krajewski
September 18, 2008
Brenda, Ted, Tricia and Heather
I am so sorry to hear about your mother/mother-in-law/grandmother
If there is anything Bob or I can do let us know. We enjoyed Donna's company when her and Bill would come out to Mass. With all our condolences and sympathy to the family.
Love,
Deb and Bob
Kathleen Trowbridge
September 18, 2008
Dear Trowbridge and Stanton Family
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and out hearts! Please let us know if there is anything you need. I hope you have a lot a beautiful memories to keep in your heart.
With our Love,
Kathleen, John and JT Trowbridge
Barbara Kowulich
September 18, 2008
To the Stantons
I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. I remember her as a wonderful neighbor and a good friend of my mother's. They used to spend lots of time on the porch chatting away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Kowulich
Mark Kroczynski
September 18, 2008
Mr. Stanton, Bruce and Brenda, My condolences to all of you for the loss of your wife/mother and companion. She was always very kind to me (your sunday paperboy) and always a die hard supporter of the TAE baseball teams, and her son, Bruce naturally.
Paul & Claudia Ungerland
September 17, 2008
Brenda and family, I am sorry to hear your mother passed. I mentioned it might be quick due to the type of cancer. We will keep you in our prayers that your family can adjust very soon.
George Burr
September 17, 2008
To The Family of Donna C. Stanton:
Although words at a time like this never seem to fill the void once occupied by Donna's physical presence, please know that you possess the treasures that will ever so vibrantly live on, and that is the loving memories that Donna has so eloquently embroidered on your memory. May God bless and receive her soul, and may He bless you all with a speedy healing process. In Deepest Sympathy, SMSgt George A. Burr & Family, 102nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Otis ANG Base, Massachusetts.
Jim Haehnel
September 17, 2008
Ted, Brenda and family, sorry for the loss of your loved one.
CMSgt Jim Haehnel, 102 Civil Engineering Sq. Otis ANG Base MA.
Pauline Clifford
September 17, 2008
Brenda, Ted, Tricia and Heather
I am so sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother. With sincere heartfelt sympathy, and may God Bless you all at this time...
Love, Pauline
Ben Smith
September 17, 2008
Mr. Stanton, Bruce and Brenda,
Sorry for your loss. I often remember the times at our Babe Ruth games and joy and happiness we all shared. May God Bless and keep you all safe during this time.
Karen Wenzel-Vasicek
September 17, 2008
Bruce & Diane,,,I'm so sorry to hear about your mom Bruce, I had only met her once and she was a very nice lady. May your memories and thoughts of her stay with you forever. God Bless.
Gerald and Donna Pickering
September 17, 2008
Brenda and Ted, Tricia and Heather, and Bill,
Sorry for the loss of your lovely wife and mother. It has been years since we have seen all of you, but you are in our prayers and thoughts. Love and Prayers, Jerry and Donna Pickering.
Roger Rumsey
September 17, 2008
Bill,
Sorry for your loss. She was one great lady at WO.
Richard Hewitt
September 16, 2008
Bruce and Family,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May GOD bless you and your family.
Richard Hewitt & Sheila Hewitt
John Myer
September 16, 2008
Condolences from the son of O.D. "Sam" Myer (my dad) ex WHS and Elmira schools coach and I believe Bill's hs coach. Thanks Bill for your work with young aspiring athletes so long ago.
Carol, Larry & Kym Noyes
September 16, 2008
Bruce, Diane and Family,
As a member of Common Time and a friend of Diane our family sends our love and condolences to all. We went through this just a month ago when Bob passed away so we feel for you. Stay strong and may God be with you.
The Noyes Family, Carol, Larry & Kym
Frank Nisco
September 16, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stanton family. Bill her loving husband I had the opportunity to bowl with 40 years ago. Bill, I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Bob Allen
September 16, 2008
So sorry to hear of Donna's passing.A wonderful person and friend as a UCT member and Bill was my Babe Ruth League coach many years ago. She will be missed by all.
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