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Norma Jean Mallette Wood Cummiskey
Formerly of Horseheads, NY - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2018 with her family by her side. Norma was born in Elmira, NY on September 1, 1929 to Glendora and Allan Mallette Sr. She graduated from EFA and achieved an Associates Degree in Business from Elmira College. Norma is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Louis C. Wood Jr. and 2nd husband, William Cummiskey; brother, Glendon Mallette, and sisters-in law, Sylvia, Doris and Teresa Mallette. Surviving her are her children: Karen Clark Romans (Carl), Maryellen Wood (Connie), Christopher A. Wood (Alyssa) and Stephen J .Wood (Lori); beloved grandchildren, who affectionally called her GG: Jason T. Clark, Julie M. Wicher, Bryan A. Clark and Amber B. Marks, Matthew L. Wood, Brett Wood, Lindsay Minatree, Mitchell Wood, and Amanda M. Denson; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brothers, Allan Mallette Jr. and Ronald Mallette. sister-in-law, Doris Lilley Quinn; several nieces, nephews and special care giver, Alicia Prunier. Norma was a resident of Horseheads, NY for 62 years. She worked full-time at her banking career for more than 50 years. Serving as Bank Manager at area Marine Midland branches and later at First Federal Savings Bank. She spent many years pursuing her love of horse back riding. She devoted her retired years to book keeping at her daughter's hair salon, and being a tireless hair model for many aspiring hairdressers, while they were taking the NY State Cosmetology Boards. Norma held a huge space in her heart for animals and wild life. Once she said, she could not understand how anyone could not believe in God, as she watched the white deer in her back yard at night. She was in awe of their magnificence. Norma is preceded by all her beloved fur babies: Candy, Angel, Sammy, Frankie and Simon. Norma's Family extends heart felt thanks to Elderwood @ Waverly 4th Floor Nursing Staff, Care Givers and Rehab, for their loving efforts and dedication to Norma's health, well being, and quality of life. Memorials may be sent to the Horseheads Community Animal Shelter. Norma was a devote Catholic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Casimir Church, Elmira, NY on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 1PM with Rev. Scott Kubinski. She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira immediately following. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed in Norma's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com
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Joanne Peele
August 16, 2018
I first met your mother in 1962 when I started working at Marine Midland right out of high school. Through the years we became friends as we advanced in our banking careers. We were even study friends when we took Statistics at Elmira Colleen. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May your memories hold your mother close in your hearts until you meet again . ❤
Gary Searles
August 12, 2018
Hello, Karen,
You probably do not
remember me, but I do
very clearly recall the day
in March, 2003, when you and I were both waiting for family members to
have heart tests at the
Arnot Hospital. As I
remember, you had
stayed up all night--I
guess you were worried
about your mother--and
I brought you a cup of
coffee to help you wake up. I also recall that I
had brought a paperback
Bible with me, and I think
I may have read some
verses out loud...although
I am not sure about that.
As I recall, your mother
was quite seriously ill at
that time. It is good
to know that she made it
for another 15 years.
...Praying that all is
well with you,
Richard P. Edelman
Watkins Glen, NY
14891
Richard P. Edelman
August 12, 2018
Rest In Peace Norma ❤❤❤
Laurie Jessup
August 11, 2018
My heartfelt sympathies to the Cummiskey family for the loss of someone you loved and cared for. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time of grief. (Hosea 13:14) May the memories of those days gone by, sustains you and warm your hearts in the days and years ahead. My sincere condolences to the entire family and friends.
August 11, 2018
Norma was my first boss when I arrived in Horseheads. She challenged me and helped me in my banking career and became a friend too. Sending my condolences to her family at this time of sadness.
Karen Terwilliger
August 11, 2018
Sorry for your loss of your mother. Sending my prayers to family. Rest in peace. God Bless. Your mother was lots of fun. Enjoy all the good memories.
Terry Tobias
August 11, 2018
Hi to my cousins. So sorry to hear about Aunt Norma. Linda kept me up on here health so I did feel like I was in touch. My dad got to see her last week and said she seemed pretty good. I'm glad his last visit was a happy one. My condolences to all of you. Norma and all of your families will be in my prayers. All my love, Dusty.
Allan Mallette
August 10, 2018
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