NELSON - Marion (nee Weber) August 27, 2008 after a brief illness, age 88. Dear mother of Rick (life partner Claire) and Steve (Bonnie) Nelson; loving grandmother of Christen, Scott, Christopher and Clifton; loving great-grandmother of four; sister-in-law of Jeanette Roach; cousin of Alan Dove. Friends may call Tuesday from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd., where a funeral service will follow at 11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Buffalo and/or Meals on Wheels. Marion was born in Buffalo, graduated from Lafayette High School and the University of Buffalo in 1940. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2008.

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Eric Johnson

September 21, 2008

Steve,

Again, my condolences regarding the loss of your mother. She and my mother were close Weber family cousins for a lifetime and I regret that I did not know her for a longer period of time.

Sincerely,

Kevin & Jo Ann Cleary

September 3, 2008

Steve,

So sorry to hear of your Mom's recent passing. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family.

Newman/Martin Family

September 1, 2008

Our deepest sorrow for your Mom.

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