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Helen Paterson Obituary

PATERSON - Helen N. Age 93, formerly of Snyder, NY, October 18, 2008, in Decatur, IL, wife of the late Daniel H. Paterson; loving mother of Daniel E. (Marla) Paterson of Colorado, Miriam (James) Klemens of Illinois and Cynthianne Dabrowski of Florida; grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2 PM at the Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy., Snyder, NY 14226. Memorials suggested to the church.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 23, 2008.

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Arlene Stover

October 23, 2008

Cynthia, Mim and Danny - your Mom was a wonderful person and our favorite Aunt. Wishing you all love and peace - Arlene & family

Valorie Winslow

October 23, 2008

My Aunt Helen was a very special person to me and I thank her for always being so kind and loving to me. She made my life so much richer and joyous and I will miss her. With love. Your niece, Val Winslow

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