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Wilma Curry Obituary

Wilma J. Curry (nee Held), 81, of West Chester, passed away on July 25, 2013.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1932, Wilma was the daughter of Sophia (Hollander) and Charles Held, both deceased.
She was an active volunteer at Birthright of West Chester. She enjoyed the beach and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Wilma was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Curry and her brother, Charles Held.
She was the loving mother of Donna Gosselin of West Chester, Susan O'Neill of West Chester, Walter F. Curry, Jr. of Malvern, Patrick C. Curry (Joan) of Chester Springs, Carol Motta of West Chester and Kimberly S. McLaughlin (John) of West Chester; and the loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, 610-431-9000, and to her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road, West Chester.
Interment will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Birthright, 112 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382.
Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Local News from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2013.

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lucille amicone

July 29, 2013

Our sympathy to all the Curry family. How she loved her children and adored all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She just lit up when she talked about them. She sure will be missed by all. I will miss our frequent phone conversations. Good Bye is not forever....... Until we meet again..........Love Lucille and Joe Amicone

Larry & Kathy Besa

July 28, 2013

Larry & I send our deepest sympathy, your Mom was a wonderful, spirited, caring, loving woman with a contagious laugh. I'm sure she will be missed by everyone who knew her. We will always remember all those great times we had together down the shore. Hugs to all.

Michele Battista Horowitz

July 30, 2013

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful, generous, kind, caring and loving women. She will be missed deeply. I am so glad I knew her and was part of your family growing up. So sorry I can't make it but you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Michele Battista Horowitz

July 31, 2013

Keep us strong Mom! You will be greatly missed by all....Love you,
Sue

Carol

July 30, 2013

I love you, Mom!

Michael Grant

July 30, 2013

Russ thought very highly of Wilma, and if he could of he'd be there to say goodbye.

Lois Gosselin

July 30, 2013

Donna and Lauren, my heart goes out to you at this time

linda and rob karlsruher (klinow)

July 29, 2013

we will miss Wilma's smiling face

Sandee Swartz

July 28, 2013

What a wonderful woman, who will be missed by so many. She gave us all great memories and always brought a smile to my face. Love you mommom.

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