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Marion Alford Obituary
Marion Gladys (Wrench) Alford
of Binghamton
Marion Gladys (Wrench) Alford, 88, formerly of Afton, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 16, 2008. She was predeceased by her father, Carlton Wrench; her mother, Gladys Goodnough; mother-in-law, Egie Rumsey; three sisters, Nan Hallstead, Elaine Brackett and Bonnie Coniglario; two brothers-in-law, Harvey and Charlie Alford; a sister-in-law, Alice Alford; two sons-in-law, Richie Rezucha and Mike Hammitt. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of almost 66 years, Harold G. Alford; a sister, Beverly Goff (Afton); a sister-in-law, Virginia Alford (Fla.); a brother-in-law, Gerald Brackett (Afton); a very dear cousin, Mabel Wrench and family; and a stepbrother, Theodore Wrench (Coventry). She is also survived by seven daughters and sons-in-law, Sandee (Kenny) Prickett (Fla.), Maxine (Bill) Clift (Kirkwood), Candie Rezucha (Binghamton), Darlene (Jerry) Earley (Va.), Melody (Jerry) Brundage (Binghamton), Jill Alford-Hammitt (Binghamton), and Melissa Andrews (Cortland); three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Alford (Binghamton), Kevin (Connie) Alford (Binghamton), and Kim (Lisa) Alford (Fla.); 33 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; two special daughters and their families, Bonnie (Robert) Barr (Afton) and Jody (Brittany) Dale. She was a long-standing member of the Episcopal Church, serving on its Altar Guild, as well as a longtime member of the Harpursville American Legion Post Auxiliary, serving in many capacities, including President. Marion was employed by Scintilla/Bendix in Sidney, N.Y. for many years and at Auto-mation in Windsor, N.Y. She also volunteered at Harpursville Central School with their reading program. Marion loved music and dancing with her favorite dance partner, Harold.
A Liturgy will be celebrated by The Very Rev. John R. Martinichio on Friday, noon, at Christ Episcopal Church, 10 Henry Street, Binghamton. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Harpursville. The family will receive friends Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect Street, Binghamton. Marion's family would like to thank the Hospice staff at Lourdes Hospital, especially her assigned nurse, Cindy Felice-Glowacki and aide, Dixy Pflug and devoted volunteer and friend, Marion Diehl. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Christ Episcopal Church Restoration Fund; St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Afton; or to Lourdes Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marion Alford
Marcie Gauntlett
October 8, 2008
Harold: We have all lost one of the most beautiful people ever born and I shall forever remember our wonderful times in Florida. Thanks for the memories!
Sandee Prickett
September 24, 2008
How great to be able to go back and review the thoughts of those who knew my Mom and spoke so highly of her. No one can feel the pain of her passing more than haer family even though we know it was for the best for her. We do so love you Mom
Cherie Vazquez
September 19, 2008
Candy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You took good care of her. She is peaceful, and no longer suffering. My sister passed from Cancer and was she was also cared for by hospice, a wonderful group. I hope thoughts of sympathy from so many people will comfort you and your family.
Please call me. 843 650 4421
Sorry we can't be there for you but you are in our thoughts.
Eddie Ramsey-Lewis
September 19, 2008
On behalf of the Alumni Association of ACS, may I express our sorrow .. ACS is where most of her loving family graduated from. "May God grant you a Holy rest, peace at last"
Nancy Snyder
September 19, 2008
To the Alford family,
We are sorry for your loss, but she will suffer no more.Our hearts go out to all of you in this time. As our family have been right where you are now, and it may take a lifetime to go over. Aunt Mame was a great person whom I spent all alot of time growing up.Say hi to Ma when you see her.
Love Nancy,Mike,Julie,Brooke Snyder(Conigliaro)
Kevin & Rebecca Eggleston & Family
September 18, 2008
Melody,Jerry & Kate,Hannah & the Alford Family, So sorry about the passing of your Mom/Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. With sincere condolences.
CJ Land
September 18, 2008
Mel, Jerry, Katie and Hannah,
I am so for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Know that God has taken all of your Mom/Grandma's pain and suffering away and she is enjoying all the beauty of God's grace. May God bless your entire family! With our loving friendship, CJ, Haden, Michelle and JT
Linda Murray Sutton
September 18, 2008
Dear Missi, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mom was a sweetheart to me whenever I saw her, and I know that you are a great mom because of the role model you had in her. Please give my best to your dad, and let him know that that girl from Poughkeepsie is thinking of him. I love ya, hon! Linda
Robin Holmes
September 18, 2008
Melissa and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.
God Bless
Robin,Missi, Kristen
Keenen
September 18, 2008
To my best friend Missi,
Your mom made it heaven on earth. She always made me feel I was part of the craziness! God bless her and your dad, they completed each other.
Hugs and Kisses to the whole family
love, Keenen
Lori Canny
September 18, 2008
To : The Alford Family,
Aunt Mame will be missed but we all know she's in a better place now , and the lord will take care her .
God bless,
Michael , Lori and Mariah Canny (Conigliaro )
Erica D'Alessandro
September 18, 2008
Jill & Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your co-workers and friends are thinking of you.
Brenda and Ira Waterman
September 18, 2008
Dear Alford Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe Conigliaro
September 17, 2008
To all my cousins and my Uncle Harold ( who gave me a summer job which I will never forget, and the holidays and birthdays together when were young). Me & Deb want all to know that are thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this very sad time. But on positve note, in my heart that my MOM,
Aunt Laine, and Aunt Nane will be talking together again on the phone locally not long distance in heaven with Aunt Mame and being all together again as Sisters should.
Love Joe & Deb Conigliaro
Patty (Lamb) Fricano
September 17, 2008
Jill and Meg,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Susanne Hallstead-Faulkner
September 17, 2008
Uncle Harold and all my cousins: What a strong and loving lady my Aunt Mame was! I have many memories growing up with all of you kids in that big old house. She was always cooking or baking- and those raisin cookies were the best. She always knew the right thing to say at the right time and gave me much encouragement after my mother died. She did become my mother at that point. I know that my mom and grandma will be so happy to see her even though we are so sad. Uncle Harold, she will always be in your heart. Love, Susie
LeAnne Kocak
September 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May God bless and watch over you during this difficult time.
LeAnne Kocak (Bailey)
Kathleen and Earle Naumann
September 17, 2008
Maxine
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will always cherish my talks and laughs with your Mother. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by all.
God Bless
Love
Pat (Jones) Randall
September 17, 2008
Meg, Jill, Candy, Kim, Kevin & Connie and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your mother. It is never an easy time. May your memories help you through it and always keep her close. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Ballard
September 17, 2008
To The Alford Clan,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Marion was a wonderful matriarch who will be sorely missed. I have many fond memories of her and take comfort in the fact that she loved well and was well loved. May it be the same for all of you.
God Bless,
Bonnie Ballard & Family
Deb DeLucia
September 17, 2008
Kevin and Connie,
So very sorry to for your loss. Take care and God bless,
Karen Pichura
September 17, 2008
Our prayers are with you all. May the memories of your Mother, Grandma, help you through this difficult time.
Love, Karen, John and Shawn Pichura
Eva Denson
September 17, 2008
Jill and family,
I hope that you all find comfort and peace in our Lourd Jesus Christ!
Sincerely,
Eva Denson
TeriAnn Kinner
September 17, 2008
Marion, I am very thankful that I was able to have met you and your wonderful family. You will always be one of the most beautiful women I have been fortunate to meet. My deepest condolences to Harold and all of the wonderful children that Marion so unconditionally raised into wonderful people; people that I am thankful to have in my life.
Cindi Heath
September 17, 2008
To Everyone- "Aunt Mame" as she was known to many, was, at times, like a second mother to me, we were always close. If there was a family issue, she would send a couple of her daughters up to get me and my 2 kids, and we would stay w/her for abit. We will really miss her, a super lady,
Cindi, Shanalin, and Darien Heath- Afton NY
Amity (Winsor) Kokochak
September 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I have dear memories of Marion and what a wonderful wife and mother she was to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
Georgiana Brown
September 17, 2008
Maxine,
Sorry to hear about your mother. May the Lord comfort you and your family.
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