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Mary Catherine Mace Buffalin

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Buffalin, Mary Catherine Mace
Died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Yeneza Assisted Living in Gilbert , Arizona . Mary was born November 4, 1921 in Elmira, NY. She was the daughter of Tracey and Alice (Daly) Mace. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph D. Buffalin and her brothers, Charles Mace and Tracey Mace and her grand-daughters Kati and Kari McMorran. Mary is survived by her son, Joseph (Margaret) Buffalin of Gilbert, AZ and her grandchildren Stephen Buffalin of Gilbert, AZ; Kevin (Petra) Buffalin; and great grandson Daniel Hufnagel of Queen Creek, AZ; Kristin Buffalin (Robert Gomez) and great grand-daughter Haley Buffalin of Gilbert, AZ and step great-grandchildren, Sierra Gomez of Gilbert, AZ and Colton Gomez of Gilbert, AZ and step-grandchildren, William Mele of Denver, CO; Nicholas Mele of Gilbert, AZ and Elyse Mele of Gilbert, AZ. Mary is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Bruce) McMorran of Gilbert, AZ and her grandchildren Jennifer Buffalin-Daines of Albany, NY; Ashley McMorran of Gilbert, AZ; Gabrielle (Aaron) San Antonio of San Bruno, CA; Brian McMorran of Los Angeles, CA and Kira McMorran of Gilbert, AZ. Also surviving is her brother, Robert (Winnie) Mace of Elmira; sister, Irene Williams of Elmira and Latham, NY; brothers, Eugene (Margaret) Mace of Enterprise, AL; William (Virginia) Mace of Montgomery, AL; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; and her extended family at Yeneza Assisted Living. Mary was a homemaker and devoted grandmother to her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting and selling antiques and her Barbie dolls. She was a life-long communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Elmira . She enjoyed playing BINGO in her later years. Services will be held in Elmira, NY on Monday, March 21, 2011. Memorial contributions may be directed to Catholic Charities of Chemung County, 215 E. Church St., Suite 100, Elmira, NY 14901, in memory of Mary Catherine Buffalin. Please share memories and condolences by visiting the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 20, 2011.

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Bonnie & Bill Wein

March 21, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. I have many fond memories visiting with Mary when my sister Betty was in town, chatting about antiques and dolls and admiring all of the lovely treasures in her home and those she was selling in her booth the Hay Loft. I will never forget her.

annette bjorvand

March 20, 2011

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

March 19, 2011

Dear Liz & Family,

This small message brings my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mother. May God grant her eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

Patrick Daugherty

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