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Mildred Cairo Obituary

MILDRED CAIRO Mildred A. "Millie" (Greger) Cairo, 96, formerly of North Wales and Roslyn passed away April 13, 2011, at Gwynedd Square Nursing Center, Lansdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Cairo, Jr., to whom she was married for almost 60 years. Born and raised in Glenside, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Grace Greger. Millie was a people person. She was very friendly and very interested in everyone she met. She was always there to help people, especially her family, but also her friends and neighbors. For many years, Millie and Frank volunteered their services at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish. Surviving are her two daughters, Mary Jane Reeves and Grace Gillaspy and her husband, Tom; her grandson, Robert Reeves (Jennifer); and two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Gavin Reeves. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday 11:30AM at Mary, Mother of The Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales. Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Friday after 10:30AM. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements are with William R. May Funeral Home Glenside ~ North Wales (www.mayfuneralhome.com)

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Published by The Reporter on Apr. 14, 2011.

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