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Bernice Colony Obituary
Age 88 of Elmira, N.Y. died on Thursday April 1, 2010. Friends may call at the BAKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME on Monday April 5 from 4pm-6pm with funeral services at the conclusion of calling hours at 6pm. Rev. Al Craig officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira at the convenience of the family. Bernice is survived by her children Roger and Tami Williams of Wellsburg, NY; Nancy and William Mikolowsky of Woodstock, GA; Terry and John O'Laughlin, Russell and Edna Colony and Kim and Steve Rakich all of Elmira. Sixteen grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Richard P. Colony, sisters and one brother. Bernice was a member of 1st Assembly of God in Corning, NY.
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Pat Breux
April 7, 2010
Korie and family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
JUDY KELSEY
April 6, 2010
I AM EDNA AND RUSSELL FOR YOUR LOST. SHE WAS A VERY NICE LADY TO ME ALL THE TIME.MY PRAYERS IS WITH YOU ALL.
Carrie Voorhees
April 4, 2010
Russ, Edna and family: I am so sorry to hear of Bernice's passing, We do all know however, that she is now in the loving arms of her husband and Our father. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Patrick Daugherty
April 4, 2010
Dear Russel, Kim, Nancy & Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. She was a wondeful lady and a great neighbor. My Mother (Mrs. Paula Daugherty) and I send our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 4, 2010
I love you Grandma, I don't know who will be there to stick up for me all the time...I know your in heaven dancing with Grandpa for Jesus, and you are without pain our suffering and without that walker or cane you hated to use...I love you and Miss you....
~Korie Tomisman
Bill Thomason
April 3, 2010
To the Colony family: Words can not express the sadness I feel at the passing of a woman I have loved like a mother most of my life. I am sorry for you all and can only say we all know she is in a better place and is already giving the old man hell. I have always relished the good times we all shared.
April 3, 2010
Russ and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Darlene Wood
April 3, 2010
Dear Edna and Russell Im so sorry to hear about your mom.Your in my prayers always,I miss you all so much,God bless you all,Darlene
April 3, 2010
Edna & Family - Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our girls (Carrie & Tracy) grew up together and still are very good friends and for awhile we used to go to your church. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
April 3, 2010
To The Colony Family - I'm very sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you in a long time but Edna, our girls grew up together (Carrie & Tracy) and are still very good friends. May your fond memories of your Mother and Grandmother bring you comfort in the days to come. Stephanie Leupelt
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