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1931
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2018
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Shirley Foster Obituary
Friends may call on Friday (August 17) from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday (August 18) at the First United Methodist Church, South Main Street, New York. Burial will be in South Lyons Cemetery.
Memorials, in her name, may be made to either the First United Methodist, PO Box 189, Newark, New York 14513 or the Newark Public Library, 121 High Street, Newark, New York 14513.
Shirley was born in Lyons on November 27, 1931, the daughter of the late George and Gretchen (nee George) Krebbeks. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was involved with many of their activities. Shirley worked in the library at the Lincoln School, retiring after 30 years. She enjoyed her family and many friends, reading and collecting Hummels.
She is survived by two sons John (Laurie) of Lockport and Jerrold of Marion; daughter-in-law, Linda of Newark; grandchildren Jaime (David) Clukey, Justin Foster, Kimberly (Timothy) Strickland, Kristina (Daniel) Vermeulen, Joey Foster, Elizabeth (JP) Salamida, Emily (Stephen) Dasson, Jerri Lynn Foster; great-grandchildren Emma, Chase, Sophia, Timothy, Lucy, Hailey, Layla, Tessa, Eli and Leo; two brothers Clyde (Helen) Krebbeks and Lavern (Barbara) Krebbeks both of Newark; many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Richard on May 24, 2005; and a son, James on July 16, 2018.
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August 17, 2018
Please accept my deep condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength and power to cope with the loss and memories that will bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Isaiah 40:29
Deb and Ted Krebbeks
August 16, 2018
We want to let you all know we are feeling your loss also. Many prayers
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