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Maurice Waldron Obituary
Age 87 of Elmira, NY. He was born March 29, 1924 in Leroy, NY, son of the late Maurice L., Sr. and Jane (Paynter) Waldron and passed away Thursday, February 9. 2012 at Elcor Health Services. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister-in-law John, Bruce, Don (June) and Robert Waldron. On June 12, 1948 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Harper at the United Presbyterian Church, North Kortright, NY. They have enjoyed and celebrated 63 years of marriage together. He is survived by his wife; son Richard Waldron of Canandaigua, NY and daughter Marcia Bjorvand of Horseheads, NY; grandsons Thomas (Julie) Bjorvand, Morris, NY and Michael Bjorvand of Kristiansand, Norway; great grandsons Jeffery and Connor Bjorvand of Morris, NY. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Marian L. Waldron of Eldred, PA, Toni Waldron of Concord, NH and Lois Waldron of Caledonia, NY; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joseph (Delila) Harper of Kingsport, TN and numerous nieces and nephews. Maurice graduated from Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY in 1943, he joined the Army after graduating, serving during WWII in Patton's Army with the 24th Tank Battalion, 13th Armored Div. He graduated from Cornell University in 1950. He was employed with the Chemung County Probation Dept., retiring as a Supervisor in 1988. He was a member of Lake St. Presbyterian Church. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 1 pm in Lake St. Presbyterian Church, 300 Lake St., Elmira. Mission Lay Pastor Priscilla Andrews will officiate. Interment will take place in Eastlawn Cemetery, Ithaca, NY at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Maurice through donations to the American Cancer Society or Lake St. Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem Lunch Program, 300 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14901. Maurice's family would like to thank St. Joseph's Hospital ICU, Elcor Colonial Ridge and Southern Tier Hospice for all the loving care they gave our husband and father. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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BILL&MARILYN EARL
February 13, 2012
THE WALDRON FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I REMMBER HIM FROM LAKE ST. I WENT THERE A LONG TIME AGO.ARE FAMILY ALSO WENT MY GRANDMOTHER LOUISE BEAVER ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BILL&MARILYN EARL
(Rev) Susan Husted
February 12, 2012
In behalf of the Chemung County Council of Churches and its Board members, Joan Geldmacher and I extend our condolences to Evelyn and Family. They were representatives to the Council for many years. May God send the Blessings of comfort and quet joys as you celebrate Maurice's life with remembrance and thanksgiving!
betty austin
February 12, 2012
Sorry to hear of mr waldron passing. Several years ago when my first husband was on probation for lets miss behaving, your father came here to see the kids if they wanted visitation with there father.
As i opened the door and he walked in the house the christmas tree fell into his hands!! he carefully placed the tree back in the corner of the room and attched back to the wall!!!!!. i as so upset! he was a very nice man and the kids and i always enjoyed his visits.
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