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Genevieve Tirrell Obituary
of Binghamton
Dr. Genevieve Mary Tirrell, 93, of Binghamton, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was predeceased by her brothers, Paul C. Tirrell and Edward L. Tirrell, Jr. Dr. Tirrell is survived by her sister, Mary Louise Freije; her sister-in-law, Mary Giblin Tirrell; and her cousin, Rev. Charles D. Tirrell; and by thirteen loving nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. Dr. Tirrell was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey on May 9, 1915, the daughter of Edward Leo and Laura Mary (Maag) Tirrell. She was a graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J. in 1936 and The Women's Medical College of Philadelphia where she received an M.D. degree in 1950. She practiced internal medicine and psychiatry in Binghamton and Norwich, N.Y. for over 50 years before retiring in 2004. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton, Monday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, Pa. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Dr. Tirrell may be made to St. Patrick's Church Restoration Fund, 9 Leroy St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, or Lourdes Foundation, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY. 13905.
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Memories and Condolences
for Genevieve Tirrell
Beth O’Connor
September 18, 2020
I will always love this woman. Dr. Tirrell
kept a sign in her office saying
“ The only way out is through “
For so many years she never gave up on me.
I know she is in heaven and watching over.
Beth O’Connor
Sue Bartholomew
July 20, 2008
I worked for Dr. Tirrell for eleven years and we shared all the ups and downs of our lives. She was an exceptional doctor who was dedicated to giving the most compassionate and knowledgeable care to her patients. She loved her family dearly - all the nieces and nephews, but especially her sister Mary Louise. I am privileged to have had her as a friend and will miss her, but as always, I carry cherished memories of our times together.
Julia Petrey
July 15, 2008
I met Dr. Tirrell in the late 80's and I have thought of her so very often over the years. She was a great help and inspiration to me. My deepest condolences to her family. Dr. Tirrell will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Burger
July 15, 2008
The members of the Broome County Medical Society are saddened at the passing of their colleague, Dr. Tirrell. She was a member of the Society for 54 years. A donation to the Society's Medical Student Loan Fund has been made in her memory.
Kim Saunders, LCSW
July 15, 2008
I had the honor to work with Dr. Tirrell at the clinic following the closure of her private practice. She was a caring practitioner and a pioneer in the field of psychiatry for her many patients who reveled in the light of her care.
Helen Burdick
July 14, 2008
I met Genevive in 2007 when our friendship blossomed while we were at hilltop rehab. She grasp onto our friendship, but after my discharge I didn't make it back to visit before she had been placed at another location. How sad It was that such a friendship could slip between the cracks. i trust that the brief time that we had was a rose in her garden, as she was certainly deserving of even more, i will miss you genevieve, but will cherish the time that god gave us. I am so grateful that you could feel you could share the intermost .
Janet Abel
July 14, 2008
Dr. Tirrell was a true lady and a woman of deep faith. She is missed here at Elizabeth Church.
Rev. Janet Abel
Ivor Davies
July 14, 2008
Dr. Tirrell was my wife, Louise's, doctor and friend. From 1984 until her death in 1999, Louise had a quality of life that she had not know for some time because of Dr. Tirrell. I will always be grateful to Dr. Tirrell for her care and friendship.
Lucille Verbit Mehl
July 12, 2008
Loving wishes to the family of Dr Tirrill at this time. She worked with many of my students and thier families thru the special education programs of BOCES. Many times she would cover the costs when parents had no money to pay for her services. I shall always remember her kindness. I feel honored to have known her.
Marilyn Short
July 12, 2008
I was a patient of Dr. Tirrell's & she always had a way to help me. She was a gracious & wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Dr Frank and Joyce Gilroy
July 12, 2008
We were saddened to learn of the death of Dr Genevieve Tirrell. She served her patients faithfully and they will miss her counsel.
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