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Catherine Harrison Obituary
Harrison
of Binghamton
Catherine (Kay) D. Harrison, 95, of Binghamton, died peacefully at Wilson Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, John Harrison; and her son, Charles Harrison. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia and Bill Ryan, Chenango Bridge, and Joyce Horstman, Rochester; sons, Bill Harrison and Lin Albers, Schwenksville, Pa., and Rick Harrison and Kathy Alexander, Binghamton; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Mary Girod; and her brother, Anthony Valentic. Kay was a member of Chenango Bridge Garden Club and Chenango Bridge Senior Citizens.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson. Burial will follow at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay's memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation, CNY Chapter, 731 James St., Suite 200, Syracuse, N.Y. 13203.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Harrison
6 Entries
Alice Cavanagh
November 3, 2008
Dear Pat, Bill and the Harrison Family.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories of your Mom sustain you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gwynne Troy
October 30, 2008
Rick and Family,
Kay was a good friend and I feel lucky that I knew her for so many years. We will all miss her. She was a fine LADY. She loved her family so much. My prayers are with you.
Kathy Naab
October 29, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Betty Lance
October 28, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Cheryl Schmitt
October 28, 2008
Rick please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cheryl (Throup) and Don Schmitt
Mike Whitlock
October 28, 2008
So sorry to hear about your Mom, she will truly be missed....she was certainly a pillar of River Road.....
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