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Leona Garson Obituary

Leona Gandy Garson, formerly of West Chester Leona Gandy Garson, 86, of Ocean City, N.J., formerly of West Chester, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60years, Robert. Born in Philadelphia, she was a 1943 graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls. Leona was a retiree of Wyeth Labs in West Chester. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Garson of Ocean City, N.J. and Mary Hoffman of Annapolis, Md.; sons Gregg Garson of Renton, Wash. and Robert Garson Jr., of West Chester; and four grandchildren and two grand-dogs. A funeral Mass for Leona, along with a memorial service for Robert, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8th at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church on Boot Rd. in West Chester/East Goshen. They will be laid to rest on Friday, Aug. 9th at St. Denis Cemetery, Havertown. For condolences to family visit: www.godfreyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2013.

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Barney Sebastian

August 6, 2013

Susan & Family

Sorry for the loss of your Mom. She will now be dancing with your Dad again. May you find peace in the memory of the Love you had for each other.

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