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Gertrude Babin Obituary

Gertrude M. Babin
Gertrude M. Grammy Babin, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 with her son Clifford J. Old Man Babin, Jr. after a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Bethlehemm the daughter of the late George and Helen (Lynch) Wetzel. She was the loving wife of the late Clifford J. Babin, Sr. Gertrude worked as a seamstress for the former Josette Manufacturing. She was a member of the Ladies Garment Association. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Trudy, wife of William Kramm of Bethlehem; daughter-in-law, Meridy, wife of Clifford, Jr.; five grandchildren, Kevin, Keith and Kyle Kramm, Brian Babin and his wife, Jackie, Clifford Babin, III, and his wife, Kathy, Michael Jones and his wife, Amy, Megan Abrantes and her husband, Jesse and her great-grandchildren, Brittany, Cassie, Colden, Greyson, Benjamin and Macy. She was preceded in death by her brother, George Wetzel and her sister, Margaret Agentis. Services: A Joint Funeral Service will be held for both Gertrude and Clifford on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Pl., Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Sep. 8, 2012.

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Rick & Sue Madzarac

September 9, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I really loved Gram. She was a great person. You are in our prayers.

Patrick & Carmen Roman

September 9, 2012

God Bless the Babin Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 9, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.Grammy will be in our hearts and minds forever.Our thougths and prayers are with you all.Our Deepest sympathy to all of you, WILLY AND KIM

Sis, Diane (Herstich),David & Michael Bartek

September 8, 2012

So many memories from those little back yards on Guetter St. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

September 8, 2012

God Bless you,your son and your family.

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