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Thomas Elmer Obituary

December 30, 2004, beloved husband of Elizabeth 'Betty' C. (Schwabl) Elmer; loving father of Thomas R. Elmer, M.D. and Robert M. (Kara) Elmer; grandfather of Grace and Luke Elmer; devoted son of Marion (Short) Elmer and the late F. Robert Elmer; brother of Janet (Michael) Bishop and the late Frank Elmer; brother-in-law of Patricia (Wahler) Elmer. Friends may call Saturday from 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 AM at St. Pius X Church. Burial will be privately held at Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Ellicottville, NY. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans, Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245 or The Moreau Seminary Holy Cross Associates, PO Box 668, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0668.
Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2005.

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Bill and Linda Larkin

January 11, 2005

Dear Betty,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We fondly remember our times together at the TILC.



Bill & Linda Larkin

Stephanie Comini

January 9, 2005

Dear Elmer Family,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. When I was first hired at Brick, Brick and Elmer, Mr. Elmer truely scared the wits out of me, but over time, I realized what a kind, generous and caring man he was. I learned alot about myself and others through his teachings, compliments and even his "constructive criticism". His mentoring let me see the strength in myself and that I wasn't just anybody. Since that time I bought my own house and started my own business. He was a great teacher and his belief in others, that they can always "do better" will go on forever. I am lucky to have known such an inspiring man.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Comini

Andria Coletta

January 3, 2005

To the Elmer Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. I hope that the warm memories you hold will help give you comfort through this very difficult time.

Marilyn Dagostino

January 2, 2005

Dear Betty and family:



With only good thoughts and fond

memories, your family is wished a

peaceful New Year in 2005. Tom's

been a remarkable presence in so

many lives and that's a blessing.

How lucky to have shared him with

so many people. Take care,Marilyn

Fr. Bill McCurdy SJ

January 2, 2005

Dear Betty and Tom and family:



I am so saddened to learn of Tom's death so recently. Doubly sorry that I can't be there to express this personally. However, I shall offer Mass for Tom. He was such a wonderful person, full of life and showed God's love and grace to so many. Now he has the reward after so much suffering these past years.

When I return to Buffalo, I shall give you a call. Be assured of my prayers for you all at this time of a great loss. We are all enriched from knowing and loving Tom.



Fr. Bill

Chuck Osborne

January 2, 2005

Betty, Marion and Family--May a fine man rest in peace. My deepest condolances. Chuck Osborne

Edward Nyhan

January 1, 2005

To Tom's Loved Ones,

The last time I saw Tom was in 1966 when we graduated from Canisius College. I remember Tom best, however, from Canisius High School, where we were in the same Greek Honors home room for sophomore through senior years. I recall his debate career and how hard he worked at it.

I am sorry for your loss.

John & Betsy Hossenlopp

January 1, 2005

thinking of you and your boys. talked to bobbie tonight he said there were wonderful pictures of tom everywhere at the visitation. we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers love betsy

Hope McLeod

January 1, 2005

Betty,



I truly know the feelings you are having at this difficult time. The suffering is over for Tom and he is at peace. Let the memory of your life together help you to get through this. I am here if you need to talk.



Hope

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