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Maureen PHILBIN Obituary

PHILBIN - Maureen Anne (nee McCormick) May 17, 2013, beloved wife of the late William R. Philbin; loving mother of Timothy (Gail), Patrick, Thomas (Kathleen), Phillip (Maria) and the late William; loving grandmother of eight; loving sister of Patricia (late Robert) Rowley, Cornilia (late Jack) Dietrick and the late Madonna and Thomas; survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, Main and Lamarck on Tuesday at 9:30. Maureen had a lifelong interest in the arts, especially watercolor and China painting. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials made to Hospice. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME. Online registry at TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on May 19, 2013.

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George & Hilda Peterson

May 22, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Kathy. May the peace of GOD that passes all understanding give each of you strength during your time of breavement. GOD bless all of Ms. Maureen's family and may her sweet memories comfort you.
Love,

Whitney, Bobby, and RJ Creighton

May 22, 2013

Sending the entire Philbin family so much love. I have such wonderful memories of Grandma Philbin. She will be forever in my heart! xoxox

Jack & Carol Kennedy

May 20, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Richard & Sue Biddlecom

May 20, 2013

Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. We regret that life circumstances prevented us from knowing and sharing in Aunt Maureen's life. We will be forever greatfull to her for sharing with us a photo of Madonna several years ago. The photo is meaningful as it is one of very few we have of Mom.

Paulette Peterson

May 20, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of someone I know wasd a beloved mother-in-law to my friend Gail and a great mother to Tim.

Tom and Debbie Dietrick & Family

May 20, 2013

We have the beautiful house warming painting that has greeted guest to our home at our front foyer and our wedding gift, a painted plate. Both will become heirlooms for generations to enjoy. Allowing us to tell others about our Aunt Maureen.

Everyone, may the memories you cherish enrich your lives.

Jeff Boss

May 20, 2013

To Pat and the entire Philbin family, the Boss family offers its deepest condolences on your loss.

May 19, 2013

Our Condolences on the loss of Maureen. She was a good friend and neighbor.
George and Marie Pullman

May 19, 2013

I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It is a tough time. My thoughts are with all of you.
Daisy Pullman King

May 19, 2013

my condolences, I am Molly Rowley's sister and what a beautiful artist Maureen was, I also worked at harris with TJ. Carole Brodie

Marie Biehl

May 19, 2013

I worked with Maureen at Liberty Bank back in the late forties...no one was nicer and prettier than Maureen...later our lives touched because we shared the loss of one our sons..I know she will be missed by her family that she loved so much. God Bless!

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