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Aurora Bickford Obituary

Aurora Bickford (DeMars) COHOES - Aurora Baldini DeMars Bickford, 87, former Cohoes and Waterford resident, died Monday, November 19, 2012, from a courageous battle with breast cancer, at the Eddy Village Green. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Paul Baldini and Palma Mantoni Baldini. Raised and educated in Troy, she was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, class of 1942 and Troy Business College. Aurora was an administrative assistant with the Social Security Administration in Troy for many years, retiring in 1980. She previously worked in New York City with the Federal Government Education and Jurisdiction Department and the Watervliet Arsenal. Aurora was a friend whose loyalty was constant, her exuberance for life will be missed by all who knew her. She loved her family and she gave of herself wholeheartedly, they were a deep source of joy to her. She enjoyed boating the Maine coast, her many cats and above all her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter Dawn DeMars (Martin Symansky, M.D.) of Troy, her son Paul DeMars (Maggie) of Waterford, granddaughter Kristina Dahlem (Jeromy) of Riverview, FL, two grandsons Justin DeMars of Clifton Park, Braden Symansky of Troy. Aurora was predeceased by her son Mark E. DeMars, who died in 2003. The family wishes to thank the staff at House One, Eddy Village Green and the Rensselaer County Community Hospice for all their care and support. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Broad Street, Waterford, with Rev. David J. Kelley officiating. Cremation will take place at the Gardner Earl Crematorium. Contributions in Aurora's memory may be made to the Rensselaer County Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Online guestbook please visit mcloughlinmason.com

Published by The Record from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2012.
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As a child I remember so admiring aurora's beauty on her many trips to Springfield, ma to visit my parents (her aunt and uncle).
As I grew older, I not only admired her outer beauty, but came to admire her inner beauty as well. So many fond memories.

Virginia Mantoni White

December 27, 2012

Dawn Marty Justin Braden.So sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Judy DeCamilla

December 2, 2012

I am so sorry about your mom.my thoughts and prayers are with you.

nancy DeMars

November 25, 2012

Dawn,
I am very sorry I could not be there today, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love, Audrey

November 23, 2012

D, Mart, & fam
I know one thing is certain: she could not have been blessed with a more protective, loyal, giving, caring & loving daughter. Rest in peace, Aurora.
Mare

mary magnetto

November 23, 2012

To the Family;
I am sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. I met Ms. Aurora in 1970 when I was a high school student working for the summer. This lovely lady supervised me and taught me many life lessons about work and society. I have never forgotten her or her lessons. I pray for your hearts healing and that Ms. Aurora rest in the arm of the Lord.

Doris Butler-Day

November 23, 2012

Dawn Marty and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Joe and Cindy

November 21, 2012

Dawn and family,

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved mother, Aurora. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know and love her. She was a beautiful lady

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Connors

November 21, 2012

Dawn, Marty, Justin and Braden. So very sorry to learn about your loss. Please know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts, and prayers.

John and Kim Zurlo

November 21, 2012

Dawn Ann....such a sad day for us to hear about your mom...our beautiful Aurora...she will hold a special spot in our hearts forever....thoughts and prayers are with you....xoxo

Angela Dinardo

November 21, 2012

Sorry for your loss.I always enjoyed your mother's visits and our talks about Jack Nicholson.She will be missed.

Catherine Elgeiser

November 21, 2012

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Her memory will live in your hearts.

Bessy Velonis

November 21, 2012

Dawn and Family;

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish you strength and peace in the days ahead.

Love,

James & Robert

November 21, 2012

Dawn & Family:

So sorry for your loss.

Margaret Fitzgerald

November 21, 2012

Dawn,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

John & Carol Graber Hansen

November 20, 2012

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