Geraldine Dolores ANGLIM

ANGLIM Geraldine Dolores Patricia (Contrino). Beloved mother of Donald (Julie), Eugene (Sally), Wayne (Sharon), Douglas (Shelly), Shawn (Anne), Gerald (Joelle), and Carol (Randy) Dickman. Proud and loving grandmother of 25. Sister to the late Catherine (Contrino) Dobbins and the late Robert Contrino. Daughter of the late Della Bridget Hanorah (Barters) Contrino. After a series of battles with cancer, at the age of 71, Geraldine is in final peace as of December 9, 2005. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, 12/27/2005 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255 (513-388-4466). The family will receive family and friends in a Celebration of Life gathering immediately following the service in the Heritage Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the funding of educational scholarships at St. Andrew Church or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church: St. Andrew-Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship Fund, 522 Main St., Milford, OH 45150; Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish & School, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255. The matriarch of the Ohio Anglim clan, Gerry was an independent soul in so many ways. She loved to meet and greet people from all walks of life. She was the perpetual hostess to many who walked into her life. She made those around her the focus of her attention. A contagious laugh that would bring her to tears, Gerry always succeeded in making people feel special. She had music in her bones, and loved to dance anywhere, anytime. A novice organist, Gerry learned her favorite song, "Sentimental Journey', and played and sang to her heart's content. Many of her happiest moments were spent dancing and singing with those she loved. A native of Manhattan, NY, Gerry never lost that bit of New York in her voice. She loved talking about her childhood in the city. "The whole family - aunts, uncles, cousins - all lived within a couple of blocks', she would reminisce. It was her love for family that made this displaced New Yorker the caring and concerned mom/ "nana' that she was throughout her life. She will always be remembered for her love of family and friends, and her proud accomplishment of raising a loving family.