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Joan Gray Obituary

AUBURN - Joan E. Van Camp Gray, 71, of 811 Sheldon Road, Mottville, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Matthew House. A native of Ogdensburg, Joan was a member of the Mottville Methodist Church and the American Cancer Society. She was employed as head chef at Welch Allyn. The daughter of the late Howard and Bessie Barcley Van Camp, Joan is survived by four sons, John, of Syracuse, William, of Mottville, Gene and his wife Christina, of Auburn, and Steven, of Mottville; one daughter, Brenda Orser and her husband Douglas, of Auburn; brother, Robert Van Camp and his wife June; four sisters, Ruth Bean, Shirley Cuddy and her husband Dan, Barbara Judson and Beverly Surdan and her husband Fred; nine grandchildren, John Jr., Chad, Connor and Eric Gray, Bradley, Brandon, Urson and Allyson Lasagna, and Valerie Morgan; three great-grandchildren, Savannah, Elizabeth and James; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joan is predeceased by a brother, Eugene Van Camp. Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of the life of Joan from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the Cheche Funeral Home Inc., 1778 Clark St. Road, Auburn. Graveside services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Saturday, in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. Contributions may be made in memory of Joan to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn, NY 13021. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.
Published by The Citizen from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2010.

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Brenda Orser

June 15, 2010

I love you mom! I will miss you very much. I know you will always be with me. May you rest in peace. It's okay that God has took our little angel because your memories will last a lifetime. Never will you be forgotten!!

Shawna Oderkirk

June 14, 2010

Dear Gene and Chris,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and mom in law! We miss you Chris and often think of you!!! God Bless you and yours!!! Love Dianne and Don Smith and Shawna and Tim Oderkirk..

Shawna Oderkirk

June 14, 2010

Dear Gene and Chris,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and mom in law...... We miss you Chris and often to think of you!!! God Bless you and yours!!!! Love Dianne, Don , Shawna and Tim

Warm Regards from, The Morgan Family

June 13, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Karen Boyhan

June 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Valerie & James Gray- Morgan

June 13, 2010

I love you my grandma my friend. I wish you didn't have to go away but god needed a new angel. I will always love you and remember you. Thank you for being there for me and my kids.. You memories will always live on. We all love you!!! Savanna , James & Elizabeth

Ronayne Herbert

June 10, 2010

To the Family of Joan Gray
I was sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her at Dr. Tinsley's when she came for treatment. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

June 10, 2010

Dear Family,
We at Matthew House extend our heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your loved one, Joan.
We could tell she was greatly loved.
It was a priviledge.
Warm Regards,
Wendy Young
Matthew House

chris smith

June 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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