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Barbara McKeown Obituary

Passed away suddenly, July 27, 2010 at age 69. Predeceased by her parents, Clarence Nichols and Arlene Nisbet. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael; daughters, Linda (Thomas) Proctor, Gail (Todd) Huffman; son, Lawrence (Pauline) McKeown; grandsons, Michael, Joshua Huffman and Nicholas McKeown; granddaughter, Jessica Huffman; brothers and sisters, James Nichols, Janna (Robert) Chamberlain, Bonnie (Michael) Rabonza of NV, Dale (Terrie) Nichols of NV., Michele Homer of OH., Marlene (Robert) Gadra; sister-in-law, Sarah (Joseph) Cole; many nieces, nephews and long time friends, especially Janet Allen and Kathy Stewart.
Friends may call Sunday 3-7 PM at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta), Funeral Service 10:00 Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment Grove Place Cemetery. In lieu of flowers friends wishing may contribute to the American Diabetes Assoc.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jul. 29, 2010.

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Bill & Carol Wetherwax

August 4, 2010

Mike and Family. Bill & I are very sorry for your loss.

Gail Huffman

August 3, 2010

I Love You

Gail Huffman

August 3, 2010

To my mother~I wish I had one more chance to tell you how much I Love You...you were an awsome mother: so loving and caring. The way you treated my children with such love will never be replaced. Your grandchildren will miss you terribly...they have already told me how much they miss you. I told them you are now their angel in heaven to watch over them and that they can talk to you anytime they want. I love you sooooo very much and I can't believe you're gone from me.....I just feel lost.........your daughter Gail

Jim McDonald

July 31, 2010

Jim, Janna, Bonnie, Dale and Mike - so very sorry for your loss - the Nichols family (my cousins) were such a big part of my life growing up on Ridgeway Avenue - Barb was our ocassional babysitter - I'll never forget the godd times we had then - with love and sympathy

July 29, 2010

my deepest sympathy to all of Barb's family. I will remember and cherish all the long talks on the computer and the phone with my dearest friend. I will remember you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Bonita Hollenhors, Trenton Ne.

Geri (Geuder)Pareth

July 29, 2010

my sincerest sympathy to your family. Rely on one another and rememberr all the good things about Barb. They (& God) will get you through this most difficult time.

carl clawson

July 29, 2010

mike so sorry to about your loss i know what your wife meant to you although i never got to meet her iam sure she was a wonderful person i will remember her in my prayers....carl,the ranger

Mona (Bell) McNeil

July 29, 2010

To the family of Barb Nichols. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember Barb with much affection from our John Marshall days. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

July 29, 2010

Aunt Barb we had so many memories, i will never forget, i enjoyed every minute with you, when i came up to visit you will be missed terribly....love ya....

Tina Healey

July 29, 2010

Aunt Barb we had so many memories, i will never forget, i enjoyed every minute with you, when i came up to visit you will be missed terribly....love ya....

Tina Healey

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