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Frances Josephine "Jo" Lacey

Frances Lacey Obituary

LACEY - Frances Josephine Jo Died November 1, 2008 at home in Durham, NC. Jo Lacey, beloved wife of the late Gordon J. Lacey, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 19, 1921 to Alonso and Emma Jones. She and Gordon raised their family in Buffalo, NY where Gordon worked for the FBI while Jo worked for the State University of New York. Jo is survived by four of her six children, Michael J. Lacey and wife Kathleen; Daniel J. Lacey and wife Lynda; Jeffrey T. Lacey and wife Laurie Ogden; and loving daughter and companion, Theresa M. Lacey. She is also survived by three loving grandchildren, Matthew M. Lacey and wife Shannon; Allison Kate Lacey; Brian P. Lacey and his wife Cassie; and a great-grandchild, Finnian C. Lacey. In addition to her husband Gordon, she was preceded in death by two dedicated sons; Christopher J. Lacey and Mark D. Lacey. The family would like to acknowledge the superb care given to Jo by Duke University Hospital and especially by Dr. Mitch Heflin and Quinn Moyer and the entire geriatric team; and special thanks to Frances Kelly. Donations can be made to Duke Home Care & Hospice, Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from St. Pauls Catholic Church, 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern, NC. A Graveside Service will immediately follow in the St. Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at HALL-WYNNE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1113 West Main St., Durham. On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries.

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 3, 2008.

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Paula Jasinski

November 5, 2008

To All The Laceys,
I was very fortunate to meet and work with your mom at UB. She was an inspiration to me and I feel very lucky to have had her for a friend. She was very proud of her family and I remember quite a few stories about all of you. Her smile and good humor were a gift to everyone who knew her. I'm so sorry for you loss but I know the memories you have of her will be with you forever and comfort you.

My Deepest Sympathy to all of you.
Love,

Cathy Harrison

November 3, 2008

Dan, Lynda, Allison and Brian & Cassie and the entire Lacey family

We can feel the grief you are going through even though we only got to enjoy her company once-- at the celebration of Cassie and Brian's wedding in 2006. What a special lady! Her memory will be kept alive through her children & grandchildren from the examples you learned from her.

We pray for God's comfort and strength through your loss and grief.

Love, Cathy and Bob Harrison

Barbara Roberts

November 3, 2008

To All The Laceys,
Your Mother was a loving,caring ,wonderful woman who will be greatly missed.I am grateful for the opportunity to have had her enrich my life.Our families share a long past together with many fond memoires.We will always remember her and keep her and all of you in our hearts and prayers.
With Deep Sympathy and Friendship,
The McCue and Roberts Family

Dolores Rogers

November 3, 2008

Alan and I send our deepest sympathy. We are never prepared for a loss of this kind, but prayer gives us the strength to accept it.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margot Bennett

November 3, 2008

Jeff, Laurie & family,

So sorry for your loss, trusting you are surrounded by love and some comfort in knowing you were able to be with your mom before she returned to God.

Thinking of you

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