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Mary McGowan Obituary

McGOWAN - Mary Jane Of Tonawanda Twp., October 13, 2008. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary Browne McGowan; beloved sister of Margaret (Robert) McCurdy, Joan (Neal) Donnelly, Patricia (late James) Liddell and the late Rev. Peter McGowan and Catherine McGowan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Wednesday 4-8 PM, where funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Amelias RC Church at 9 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2008.

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Neal Donnelly

October 17, 2008

To my dearest Aunt Mary Jane. I will always miss your great laugh and sassy comments. Be nice to Aunt Katy in Heaven. Love, Neal

JOHN DREXELIUS

October 15, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU MARY JANE, I DID NOT KNOW YOU, HOWERVER I KNEW AND WORKED WITH CATHRYN AT M&T BANK KENMORE OFFICE. AND MY LIFE IS ENRICHED FOR THAT. CATHRYN ALWAYS SPOKE OF YOU FONDLY, NOW YOU ARE ONCE AGAIN TOGETHER WITH OUR FATHER.

Rev. Michael Parker

October 15, 2008

My sympathy and prayers with the family and friends of Mary Jane. As I celebrate the Eucharist for her happy repose know that I will remember all of you. I am grateful to God for her faithfulness, dedication to the Church, and her kindness in so many ways.
May the Risen Christ welcome Mary Jane to the Father's presence and abide with us on our journeys of faith.
Eternal rest grant to Mary Jane, oh Lord !
Rev. Michael Parker
Casa Santa Maria
Rome, Italy

Margie Browne- Gallagher

October 14, 2008

I'll never forget coming to Buffalo to visit with our family. We were pretty little at the time. Mary Jane and Katy went all out. On a 100 degree day they cooked a turkey with all of the trimmings. We could not wait to get to the hotel pool! Throughout the years they never missed a chance to send a card for our weddings or the birth of a baby. We have great memories of our trips to Buffalo. It's wonderful to know that Mary Jane and Katy are together again!

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