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Gloria McLea Obituary

Gloria McLea RotterdamGloria McLea, 85, of Rotterdam passed away Monday February 13, 2012 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam and is now at home and at rest with her husband Edward. Born in Rotterdam, she was the daughter of the late Ridgeford and Bertha (Talbot) Zautner. Gloria was employed as a Nurses Aide for the Hallmark Nursing Center in Schenectady for 10 years. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Edward J. McLea. She is survived by her two sons, Mark McLea (Vicki) of Colonie and Paul McLea of Guilderland; two daughters, Dawn McLea of Schoharie and Kim Dobies of Schenectady; one sister, Marion Stearns of Schenectady; also survived by nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be Friday 11 a.m. at Schenectady Memorial Park Giffords Church Road in Rotterdam. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. There will be no calling hours by request. Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home Broadway and Guilderland Avenue Schenectady. Contributions in Gloria's name may be made to the Schenectady Animal Shelter, 53 Maple Ave. Scotia, NY 12302. Online condolences can be made at www.bondfuneralhome.com .

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Feb. 15, 2012.

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Karl & Christine Skokan / Olsen

February 16, 2012

Dawn..
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a lovely woman . I will never forget her "oh my" look on her face when you know who stood from the table and she saw his belly, how we all laughed .. Our prayers and thoughts to you, john,Jen , joe ,Brennan the girls and the rest of your family

Bill & Joan Sandwick

February 16, 2012

Mark and Vicky,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Chris, Tracy, Michael and Danielle Godfrey

February 15, 2012

Mark, Vicky and family,

We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we're here if you need anything.

Nikki & Donnie Campbell

February 15, 2012

Dawn,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in our thoughts. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

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