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Traynham, Bernice W. GUILDERLAND Bernice W. Traynham, 88, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Bernice was retired from Albany Memorial Hospital and New York State Office of General Services. She was prede-ceased by her husband Charlie Traynham. Bernice leaves to mourn her, children, Alice (OS) Dykes of Texas, Glady Clary of Calif., Vincent (Jean) Carrington of Colonie, Charles (Pearlie) Trayn-ham Jr., Dolores Traynham and Patricia Traynham, all of Albany; her adopted daughter, Francine Moolmar; godsons, Gene Broad-head and Maurice Burke. She is also survived by 43 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12 noon at New Horizons Christian Church, 146 Catherine Street, Albany. Visitation will precede the service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2008.

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Rosetta

August 11, 2023

Continue to sleep in peace

Raymond K. Turner

January 7, 2009

Happy new years to you Ms.Traynham,may heaven continue to smile upon you.Love the Turner's.

Gail Traynham

October 9, 2008

To the Traynham Family:

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family upon the loss of your Mother, May God bless you all.

Rita Matthews

September 6, 2008

Pat, Vincent, Charlie, Pookie & Family:

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of your Mother. I'm sorry that I was not able to be there with you, but my prayers were. God bless you all.

Estella Bowen Murdock

August 25, 2008

Chucky,

My sincere condolences to you and family.
~

DEXTER GREEN

August 21, 2008

CHUCKY: CINDY AND I ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER,WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS..
REMEMBER.WE WERE MADE TO INDURE FOR A NIGHT;BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING..LOVE DEXTER/CINDY AND FAMILY.

Audrey & Leon

August 20, 2008

Chucky, Pat, Pooky & The Traynham Family:

Your Mother was one of a kind (sweet, gentle, loving and kind to all who passed her way), she will be well missed.

Weeping endureth for a night, but, JOY comes in the morning. God picks the best flowers for His garden.

Our Condolences To You All,

Audrey Piper, Leon (Buster) Ford & Family

Gayle Graham-Nelson

August 19, 2008

To the Traynham Family,

I haven't seen any of you in many years, but I remember times spent with my mother and my aunt Gent and when Pat lived upstairs from us on McArdle Ave~
Know that my heart goes out to you all and
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dina Alexander

August 19, 2008

Vincent and Traynham Family

May God continue to Bless and Keep you. May the memories of your dearly departed keep her near.

Marcella and Family

August 19, 2008

Chucky, Pookie and Family,

A STAR has been added up in Heaven, twinkling and watching over you forever...LOOK UP!

May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe you. You're in my Prayers.

Bettie Burley/Jenkins Family

August 19, 2008

to the family : we will like to send out our sincere sympathy and to let you know she will be missed, as she was a second mother to us in the neighborhood. she will not be forgotten.may god bless all of you .

BARBARA THOMPSON

August 18, 2008

TO: CHUCKY, POOKIE, PAT & FAMILY
YOUR MOM WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON AND LOVED SINGING IN THE CHOIR AT SOJOURNER TRUTH WHERE SHE SERVED FOR MANY YEARS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL, I KNOW THAT GOD WILL KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU. JUST KEEP YOUR TRUST IN HIM.

Anita (Anderson) Harpe

August 18, 2008

To the Traynham Family:
When I heard about Ms. Bernice, my heart felt empty. All I could think about was Chuckie, Pookie, Pat, Vincent & Butch, and how you all must be feeling.
The Lord My God is Soverent, he knew just what he was doing, and would not have taken Ms. Bernice, if she wasn't ready. Just be blessed and thankful that she was on this earth for eighty-eight years, that in it self is a bessing. You will be in my prayers, and may the Lord Bless you all.

Rosetta (Robinson) Rawlins

August 18, 2008

TO: Chuckie, Pookie and Pat and the entire Traynham Family:

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Mom. I will always remember how nice your Mom was when I came to her house or when she was at Myrt's house on Green Street. I would sometimes come along with Cynthia during the family get togethers. I will always remember her kindness, her smile and most of all her wonderful laugh. When she laughed, you could crack up and not even know what she was laughing about. What was funny was not important, her laugh was contagious and would make me laugh. It has been a number of years, but I know that she was then, and still is a classy lady.

dawn ibrahim

August 18, 2008

To my niece Corisha (ReRe)... I am sorry to hear of your loss. Let your mom and grandmother and the entire Traynham family know that they are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong and know that I love you. Aunt Dawn
PS. Grandma sends her condolences as well.

Joyce D Williams

August 18, 2008

Traynham family may you all find comfort in Christ Jesus during this difficult time.

Your Sister in Christ,

shamera "peaches"

August 18, 2008

i knew bernice for many year. she wa a kind gentle spoken woman. my prayers go to the family

Deborah (Deb) Bethea-Mackey

August 18, 2008

May God Comfort each and every one of you in your time of sorrow! May he dry your weeping eyes and give you comfort for your soul! Mother will not have to suffer no longer for now she is resting in the arms of the Lord.

Kathy Lloyd

August 18, 2008

To the entire Traynham family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was one in a million. Stay strong and remember the good times and she will always be with you.
Kathy Lloyd & Edith Oliver

Pamela Turpin and Family

August 18, 2008

Rest in Peace Ms Bernice.

Vanessa Turner

August 18, 2008

To my cousin Kareem and the entire Traynham family:

Mrs. Bernice was a nice soft spoken person, pleasant and always smiling. She has done her job here and has moved now on to her next assignment. I believe she enjoyed her stay while she was here. I hope you all find comfort in knowing that. However please accept my condolences during your time of mourning.

Ether Taylor

August 18, 2008

May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Geri Moorman

August 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Clark/ Love (aka SALLIE)

August 18, 2008

Pat (aka Bernice)
I send much love and prayers in the going home of your mom. We only get one who loves of unconditionally. The only other such love is that of GOD. May he give you the strength and wrap you in his loving arms for comfort during this time.

Margaret Willingham

August 18, 2008

To the Traynham Family

I was saddened to hear that Bernice had passed. She always greeted you with a smile, and she was one of the nicest people I have ever met.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

God knows and He cares. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Keep your hand in His hand and He will see you through.

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. If you allow Him to, He will take care of you.

ahzir turner

August 17, 2008

she was a great grandmother to me and will always be..i miss you already nannie

Pamela Olson (Reid)

August 17, 2008

Butch,
Sorry to read of the death of your aunt Bernice. Thankfully she had a long life and was able to help a lot of people. She was always very sweet to me.

Pamela

Raymond K. Turner

August 17, 2008

To the Traynham family;esp.my nephew Juan stay strong and lean not to your own understanding at this time but lean on God.Ms.Traynham was a very good
mother&grandmother,she also loved
people,she was a compassionate lady
God has called her home find happiness in that she does'nt have to deal with this wicked world anymore.Chucky,Pooky,Pat,Vincent,
and all her grands look to God he will
give you peace.We the Turner family
are here for you only a phone call away.God Bless.

Charles Leigh, Jr and Family

August 17, 2008

To my family, So sorry to here about your lost. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. To chuckie,I want to let you know that I am here for you like you were when my father passed.You are too a true Son of Arbor Hill. Much love cous.

Charles Leigh, Jr and Family

August 17, 2008

To my family, So sorry to here about your lost. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. To chuckie,I want to let you know that I am here for you like you were when my father passed.You are too a true Son of Arbor Hill.

Yevette,Henry,Teona,K.P. Pierre-Norwood (Cowan)

August 17, 2008

To Chucky & Family: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.( Mrs. Trayham was a very nice kind hearted women, she always had a smile on her face, she will be missed dearly). Love You All.........

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