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Irene Kershaw Obituary

KERSHAW-Irene F. (nee Grell) November 23, 2007, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Walter; dearest mother of James (Cynthia) and Judith (Dennis) Dembinski; grandmother of Karen (David) Wojcik, Becky (Geoffrey) Bernas, Jennifer and Michael; great-grandmother of Jessica, Jonathan, Riley, Abigail and Thomas; sister of Jean Wilczak and the late Anthony, Walter, Josephine and Matilda; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.) Tuesday morning at 9:30 and at St. Philip the Apostle Church at 10. Interment in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present Monday 2-9 PM. Mrs. Kershaw was a member of The Ladies Auxiliary of Leonard Post Jr. Post #6251 VFW.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2007.

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George Cannon

December 3, 2007

Jim and Cindy,
I am very sorry to hear that your mom passed away. She was a very nice lady who will be missed.
Thankfully, you have a strong family to help you through this.
If I can help you in any way please call.

Joanne & Ted Malone

November 26, 2007

Jim, Cindy and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers go out to you.

Neoma Williams

November 26, 2007

My Prayers are with You and your
Family on your loss

Ann Flood

November 26, 2007

My Prayers are with you and your Family

Donna Askew

November 26, 2007

I know how you all feel my prayers are with you and your family

Stephen Clark

November 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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