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Gretchen Barrows Obituary
of Athens, Pa.
Gretchen I. Barrows, 84, passed away on November 20, 2007 following a long illness. Born on April 27, 1923 in Richford, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Jay and Florence Barrows. She was also predeceased by her sister, Addie Parker; and brother, Howard Barrows. Gretchen is survived by her sister, Lucy Hurlburt; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will be in East Maine Cemetery at the convenience of the family. MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley is assisting with arrangements.
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Bernadette Griffith
November 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Michal Ann and Pat Grow
November 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ginger Daire
November 22, 2007
Very sorry to here about the lose of Gretchen. hope the lose will heal quickly
Bob Hurlburt
November 22, 2007
Our sincere Sympathy to the Barrows family , Robert (Bob) and Marcia Hurlburt
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