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Rachel Phinney Obituary
March 5, 1928 - May 27, 2011
Rachel Cole Phinney, 83, Sarasota, formerly of Upper Montclair and Ridgewood, N.J., died May 27, 2011.
A memorial service will be held at Eicher Auditorium at Sunnyside Community Center at 10:30 a.m. today. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Colonial Chapel.
Survivors include her four daughters, Donna Geisdorf of Sarasota, Dorothea Cancellieri of Sarasota, Patricia Swanger of Johnson City, Tenn., and Karen McCardle of Dublin, Va.; son Roderick Phinney of Old Forge, N.Y.; brother Gordon Cole of Montrose, Colo.; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Phinney
June 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Leslie Barrett
Mari Schofield
June 12, 2011
Patsy. My condolences on your Mom's passing. She was always so nice. Love,
Mari Schofield
Maureen Jones
June 12, 2011
I have wonderful memories of your dear mother and in every one she is smiling...also showed us the beauty of Raquette Lake, my deepest sympathies to all the Phinneys.
Nancy Wright Suplicki
June 1, 2011
To the entire Phinney clan, my sincere sympathy on the passing of this wonderful woman. I have so many fond memories of Doris Place and the impromptu Easter parade with all the kids organized and led by your mom. She was a beautiful person and you all can hold a special place in your hearts just for her. It is tough to witness parents as they age and we get older knowing that the end will come for them soon. Hold tight to all the wonderful things she did in her life and always cherish her memory and emulate her spirit. My love and prayers to all of you.
Meg Hanson Snyder
May 31, 2011
Rachel, we shall miss you very very much. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NFu10RuC4
Lots of love to you, Donna, Dodie, Patsy, Karen and Rod
Looking forward to sharing memories with you this summer on Raquette Lake.
Love,
Meg
May 31, 2011
Donna,Doty and family,
Today was just so nice.Thank you!
All the people that came, It was wonderful.
She was such a wonderful lady and I Loved her dearly.
Love,
Sue Shafer
Louise Mitchell
May 31, 2011
A talented, lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences to the entire family, we share your loss.
Louise Mitchell
Dan Anderson-Little
May 31, 2011
To Rachel's Family,
Rachel (or Mrs. Phinney back in the day) was my "Mother" when I played Amahl in "Amahl and the Night Visitors" 36 years ago at West Side Church in Ridgewood. She was a beautiful and gracious woman with a gorgeous voice. My prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
"At noon we shall eat
Roast goose and sweet almonds
At night we shall sleep
with the sheep and stars...
Good night."
Peace,
Danny Little
May 31, 2011
Dear Rachel Geisdorf:
We were so sorry to hear about your grandmother. We are thinking about you today and hope to see you tomorrow.
God bless you and your family,
Your friends and classmates at SCTI
Maureen Eckman
May 31, 2011
Donna, Bill and family,
What a beautiful tribute for such a truly welcoming woman. Rachel always made you feel you had her complete attention and was interested in everyone, but her family was first. Oh how she loved nature and taught that to her family who taught that to their friends. Thank you for the time we had.
Love Maureen
Olivia Conyers Van Wagner
May 30, 2011
With warm memories from Amahl & the Night Visitors at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, NJ. My condolences for you all.
Wishing you peace for the days ahead.
May 30, 2011
Donna, Doty and family,
Your Mom meant so very much to me. All the years we sang in the choir togetherand the laughs and small talks we had every sunday mornings before choir. I always treasure her friendship.I loved her so very much.She was diffinately the most wonderful person I have ever met.
If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
She is with God now and at peace.
May God Bless you all.
Love always,
Sue and Tom Shafer and family
May 30, 2011
We were so sad to hear of Rachel's passing. She was such a special lady and we will miss her dearly. We hope we will continue to see you kids up at Raquette. Patty & Woody Adams
Samantha Simmons
May 30, 2011
Donna,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family.
Love, Samantha
Kathi Taylor
May 30, 2011
Dear Donna and Doty,
Oh how I have enjoyed your Mom over the years as well as your Uncle DeForest. We three sang together in the choir and shared the love of animals. I used to see your Mom at shapes too. The hard part of being away is missing memorial services when they arise. Hugs to you all, In deepest sympathy, Kathi Taylor
Pam Walter
May 30, 2011
Donna,
Although I didn't directly know your Mom, I know that she had to be a special person because her daughter is. May your memories bring you and your family peace. Love, Pam
Nancy Lewis
May 30, 2011
Rachel was a truly caring and kind lady.
Our aqua class has missed her very much.
Nancy Lewis
Denise Stork
May 30, 2011
Donna although I have not seen your mom in a long time I remember her as a wonderful person who showed so much interest and love in her grandchildren and family. Cherish your memories from up at the lake. We are so sorry for your loss, when you loose your parents you loose the people who loved you unconditionally. Love Denise
Lauren Johnson
May 30, 2011
Donna and family,
Love goes out to you as you and your sisters and brother recollect the wonderful memories you have shared with your Mom.
A beautiful picture in the paper!
Know that my thoughts are with you on Tuesday...as we enter our last week of the school year. May the Memorial be a celebration of your Mom's active life!
Love,
Lauren
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