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Carolyn WHALEY Obituary
beloved mother of Clark and Todd Whaley, passed away January 24, 2023 in Hamburg, NY, at the age of 92. Carolyn was married to the late Fred R. Whaley, Jr., past president of Forest Lawn Cemetery. Carolyn grew up in Honesdale, PA and developed a love of music at a young age. Carolyn was a talented pianist and flutist and attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY where she earned a Bachelors degree in music; and thereafter the University of Buffalo, where she earned her Masters. Carolyn taught flute and piano for her entire life and was a member of multiple musical groups, including Sigma Alpha Iota and the Wednesday Morning Musicale. Carolyn is survived by her sons and their wives, Clark and Tamara Whaley and Todd and Carolyn Whaley; sister Janice and her husband Charlie Bertram; six grandchildren; and multiple nieces and a nephew. She will be dearly missed and remembered for her quiet and caring heart. A funeral service for Carolyn will be held on February 11, 2023 at 11:00am at Hamburg Presbyterian Church, Hamburg, NY.
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Elaine Gardner
December 13, 2023
I remember Carolyn who sang in the .choir at First Presbyterian Church, Buffalo. I subbed, as organist/director, many times there when Carolyn and Fred were choir members. My condolences to the family. - Elaine Gardner
Douglas Gentile
September 19, 2023
I have recently come across a recording that has Carolyn as the flute soloist. Assuming a family member or two would like a copy, where could I send it? email me at dagentile (at) gmail
Merrill Pazian
February 5, 2023
My condolences go out to lol of Carolyn´s family she was a special. We had fun & laughter together & also played bridge with a group at Hamburg senior center. She will be missed dearly God Bless
Elaine Gardner
February 5, 2023
My condolences to the family. I knew Carolyn from my service playing at 1st Presbyterian Church, Buffalo where she sang in the choir. And I was in high-school with husband Fred.
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