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Mary Hagin Obituary
ITHACA - Mary Lolita Lacey Hagin, 96, of Ithaca, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Bridges Cornell Heights. She was born January 30, 1912 in Scipio Center, the daughter of the late Dennis Martin and Elizabeth Bowness Lacey, and was the widow of Fred J. Hagin.
Mrs. Hagin graduated from the Ithaca Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1933, and worked in the nursing profession, both surgical and private care, throughout the next 50 years. She was an active, longtime parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Mrs Hagin is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lee and David Banfield; her three granddaughters, Lisa (Joel) Besemer, Kristin McCartney and Bridget (John) Duthie; and nine great-grandchildren, Casey Besemer, Connor, Colby, Maura, Shea and Devin McCartney and Lauren, Jack and Caroline Duthie. She is also survived by her brother, Paul D. Lacey; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her grandson, Michael David Banfield; her brothers, James "Harry" Lacey and Howard Lacey; and her sister, Alma Bailey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Scott Kubinski on Monday, November 3, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Arrangements are by the Bangs Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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K Stewart
September 6, 2020
She was always so pleasant and kind, I'll always remember her fondly. She had a kind word to say about everybody. I only knew her for a short time, but she really impressed me with her positivity and passion for life. I send my condolences to her family.
Tom and Sarah Yengo
November 4, 2008
Mary Lee, Dave and family. How sad good things must come to an end. So sorry about Mrs. Hagin. A sweet lady who always thought of others and saw the good in all; a great mom and grandma. With time will come all the happy memories. Our prayers are with you all and for her.
Garry and Gay Huddle
November 3, 2008
We are so very sorry to hear of Lolita's passing. Hers was a life well lived ~ she was a lovely, friendly lady and we can only imagine how much you will all miss her. There comes a time to let go, as I learned with my sweet Aunt Jo, but even though we know that is true, it is very hard to be without someone we love so much.....at least until "we meet again." You are all in our thoughts. Most sincerely,
Garry and Gay Huddle
JoAnne Lewis Chedekel
November 3, 2008
Dearest Banfields,
I never considered Nini a grandmother, I always assumed she was just one of us girls getting ready to go out on a Saturday night! I will miss her sweet disposition, and her infectious laugh. You were all so lucky to have her in your lives for such a long time. I will miss her as much as you do. I send you all my love. I'm thinking of you.
Paul Mahlstedt
November 2, 2008
Mary Lee,
Kurt Kabalac emailed me of your mother's passing. Please accept my most sincere condolences. She was a great woman! I remember those many days at the lake so well. She lived a wonderful and long life and brought joy and life itself to so many.
We are in Mexico City now at the Embassy. Let me know if you ever get this way.
Paul, Cris and Daniela Mahlstedt
Marcia McPeak
November 2, 2008
Mrs. Hagin was a great lady.
She patched my boo boos, gave warm hugs and had a beautiful smile. She always seemed glad to see me trotting across the driveway bridge up at the lake to play with the girls.
Sue and Ray Bordoni
November 2, 2008
Dear Mary Lee, David, Lisa, Kristin and Bridget,
We were sadden to read of your mother and grandmothers passing. She was a wonderful lady and very well thought of by many people. You were fortunate to have her for many years of happy memories. It was a joy talking with her as she always kept her sense of humor.
Fellow Fall Creekers
Sue and Ray Bordoni
Ponte Vedra, FL
Bob Mulks
November 2, 2008
Dear Mary Lee,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Marcia and Jim Miller
November 1, 2008
Dear Mary Lee and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to you at this very sad time. I was so happy to have had lunch with her this past summer when we came home for a visit. We talked and remembered so much in the past years.Good old Fall Creek.Also told me of the family and grand kids. How proud she was of all. She had a real good life and happy for that. May God bless you all. Much Love, Marcia [Hagin] and Jim Miller
Janine Hedges
November 1, 2008
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Janine Hedges
Frank Scaglione
November 1, 2008
My condolances to Mary Lee, David and family. I remember Mary and Jack from Fall Creek when gowing up and then as a parent myself, great people and good neighbors. Seems like all the old Fall Creekers are gone now, how sad.
KAREN SHIELDS
November 1, 2008
OUR SINCERE SIMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MARY. KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
ROY AND KAREN SHIELDS
Gary Loman
November 1, 2008
So sorry to hear of Lolita's passing. She was a very nice lady and she was always so pleasant to be with. I know there is definitley a place in heaven for her. I'm sure she will be sadly missed by all.
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