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Tracey Courtright Obituary
Tracey LaVerne
Age 84, of North Chemung, NY, died early Sunday morning, November 25, 2007, at Appleridge in Bethany Village, Horseheads, after a four-month illness. The funeral service will take place today, Saturday, December 1, at 10 a.m. at North Chemung United Methodist Church, 677 North Chemung-Breesport Rd., North Chemung, NY. Followed by his burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the North Chemung Food Pantry Capital Fund at 677 Breesport-North Chemung Rd., Lowman, NY 14861. This will go toward the acquisition of the old school house, which is the home of the food pantry. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalec Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tracey Courtright
Anna Belle Leonard
December 4, 2007
Dear Annette and Family, I'll always remember Tracy and you as wonderful friends, fun to be with.
I happened to see Tracy in the Save-a-Lot store about three or four months ago and had a short visit.
My greatest sympathy to you and your family. Anna Belle Leonard
Mike and Carol Killian
December 3, 2007
Dear Maria,
We were so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Mike, Carol, Amanda, and Eric
Alethea Feeley
December 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you Annette and family.I have such fond memories of Tracey and Annette as a child,Love you! Alethea (Everetts)Feeley My Mom was Jean(Laun)Everetts.Love from my family Neil,Alethea,Heather and Neil Jr.
Claire Charnigo
November 29, 2007
Maria , we are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Please extend our thoughts to your father and the rest of the family. Love, Mom and Dad Charnigo
Barbara Courtright
November 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with at this time of loss. I remember, with a smile, all of Tracey's tinkering. Also how proud he was to become a grandpa when Maria was born. I'm sending hugs to all of you.
With Love,
Barb Courtright
Donna Patchen
November 29, 2007
Anette I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Its been a long time since i've seen you guys. My best go out to you, Hans and Mary and the rest of the family. Will always remember the fun times. Love to all of you.
Robin Brown-Smith
November 29, 2007
I am sorry for your loss of this wonderful man. I left the North Chemung area many years ago but some of my fondest memories are of time spent in Mr. Courtright's bible school class.
Suzanne Woodruff
November 29, 2007
Thank you to all of you extending your kind wishes to our family.
Impala Little Messick
November 28, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
John ,Liz, Christina and Erik Muller
November 28, 2007
Annette,Hans and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Tracey. He was always such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorow.
Sid Shepherd
November 28, 2007
4-H, Southside, Schweizer, long time ago.
Sid Shepherd
Pine City
kathy wich
November 28, 2007
Hans and Mary, so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts. Kathy and Steve Wich
Nancy and Don Sheldon
November 28, 2007
Mary, although I have not meant your family, just wanted you to know that my husband Don and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time of your loss.
Robert Zawko
November 27, 2007
Best wishes to Annette and all the family, our prayers are with you. Tracy will surely be missed.
Bob and Joanne Zawko
Jack and June Whitaker
November 27, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with Anette and family. God bless!
Vicki Page [Whitehead]
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May all of your memories bring you all comfort.
Ronald Schroth
November 26, 2007
My prayers for the family
Dawn Thomas
November 26, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. After just going through this ourselves, we understand what you are going through. May the memories help you get through these difficult times. Dawn, Mike, Amanda & Greg
REBECCA SPENCER
November 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Joe, Becky Spencer, Kayla and Kyle Parker
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