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Ethel Curtis Obituary

Ethel Curtis, 93, of Durham, wife of the late Donald Curtis, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Twin Maples Healthcare in Durham. While her husband was serving active duty during World War II, Ethel worked at Durham Manufacturing. Prior to her retirement in 1980, she was employed at the Durham Post Office. Ethel's priority in life was her dedication to the American Legion Unit 184 and its related organizations.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Joslyn of Durham and her grandson, Kenneth Dale, Jr. of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Tammy Dale. There will be no calling hours and burial will be private. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

Published by The Middletown Press on Apr. 24, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Ethel's family. We hope that Ethel's dedication to American Legion Unit 184 and Veterans provide a measure of comfort to the family. Ross-Wood Unit #20 American Legion Auxiliary Woodsville, NH Christine Green Chaplain

Christine Green

April 29, 2013

Thinking of you at this time.

Doug &Diane Joslyn

April 26, 2013

Donna and Ken...I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond and fun memories of "ZIP'... Hours spent at our kitchen table with my Mom and Ethel..talking...laughing...She was a big part of my life as a child into adulthood...I will always cherish those memories with a smile...My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Judy Crooks

April 26, 2013

ETHEL WAS A LOVELY LADY SHE WILL BE MISSED RUTH MORGAN PAST DEPT AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PRESIDENT DEPT OF CT

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