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Magdalene Race Obituary
AUBURN - Magdalene 'Maggie' E. Race, 41 of Auburn and Trumansburg passed away February 27, 2025 at the Medical Center in Ithaca, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Syracuse, NY to Timothy Race and Nancy Andre and resided most of her life in Auburn. Maggie as she was affectionately known, was a very beautiful woman with a warming, shining smile that could easily be seen from across the room. Her style and grace were always on point as she thoroughly enjoyed shopping, especially Vera Bradley. Maggie also loved a trip to Starbucks with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Maggie is also survived by aunt Peggy (James) Vivenzio, uncle Michael Jupin, uncle William (Christine) Andre, aunt Francine Race, many cousins and several very close friends that she loved and loved her back dearly, especially lifelong friend, Kim Duby and good friend Pam Downy. She also had many good friends that she met in her group home in Trumansburg New York that we're very special to her.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents William and Gladys Andre, paternal grandparents Charles and Florence Race as well as, uncleS Mark Race, Mark Andre, and aunt Gloria Jupin.
Private calling hours will be held Tuesday at the convenience of the family in the Pettigrass Funeral Home.
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Sharon M Kaufman
March 11, 2025
I just heard of Maggie's passing. I'm so sorry. Though I did not see her often, she always had a smile on her face. She will be missed.
Cassie Newman
March 9, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a very good friend of mine. We went to school together. She will be missed dearly. It's so sad to see the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. R.I.P Maggie Race. I'm at lost for words right now.
Greg Hrynyk
March 7, 2025
Tim and Nancy, my condolences for your loss of Maggie. I will remember her as a very sweet girl. I will keep her and both of you in my prayers. Greg
Anne Bishop
March 6, 2025
Dear Nancy send my condolences for your loss! Prayers for you!
Thomas Gregory
March 5, 2025
My condolences to Tim and Nancy. May she rest in peace. God bless you all
Robert & Michael
March 4, 2025
Nancy- you were an outstanding 100% mother to Maggie, for so many years. We both were blessed to be able to be able to have Maggie in our lives. She was a kind, loving soul that we won´t ever forget. You were a selfless mother, Who gave Maggie a wonderful life! Maggie is with the heavenly angels now. May she rest in peace.
Debby connors
March 4, 2025
Beautiful girl beautiful soul..nancy may she rest in peace..you were the best mom in the whole world...so sorry for your loss...bless you and your family during this difficult time !!! Maggie is with you always !!
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