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GERALDINE FINDLEY Obituary

Geraldine Sue Findley, a resident of Greenfield, MA, died March 23, 2011 at the age of 60.

She was the daughter of Laurie O'Connell (Findley) of Mount Vernon, WA. She was also survived by her brother, John Findley (Ruth Fessenden) and nephew Cooper Findley, all of Montague, MA. and her sister, Elizabeth Findley (John Meier) and nephews Kyle and Colin Findley-Meier, of Conway, WA. Geraldine also leaves two stepsisters, Mary Elfmann (Leroy) of Maple Lake, Mn., and Christine O'Connell (Mark Reese) of Martha's Vineyard, MA.

She was pre-deceased by her father, John R. Findley Jr. and her stepfather, Daniel J. O'Connell.

Although her life held many challenges, Gerry was outgoing , and loved to sing, dance, and participate in Special Olympics events in her earlier years.

A family celebration of Geraldine's life will be held at a later date.

Contributions in her memory may be made to: CapeAbilities, 895 Mary Dunn Rd., Hyannis, MA. 02601; Skagit Special Olympics, PO Box 1162, Mount Vernon, WA. 98273; or the organization of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Mar. 30, 2011.

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Thelma and Jack Meier

March 30, 2011

We know how important she was to Laurie and Liz. We are sorry that we never had the opportunity to meet her.

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Brenda Dundas

March 30, 2011

Please accept our sympathy for the loss of Gerry.

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