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Penelope A. "Penny" Champion

FUNERAL HOME

Paul W. Harris Funeral Home Inc. - Rochester

570 Kings Hwy South

Rochester, New York

Penelope Champion Obituary

Champion,

Penelope A "Penny"

Irondequoit: Suddenly Friday, November 14, 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam while on a medical mission with the HUGS Foundation. She is predeceased by her father, Cliff and her sister, Lynne Manderano. Penny is survived by her mother Hazel, sister Valerie (David) Burton, nieces Kristie (Shawn) Gabel, Suzannah (Doug) Bryson-Long and nephew Craig (Tina) Bryson. She was Super Aunt Penny to great niece Aiden Rae Gabel. Also survived by aunt Joyce Baker and uncle Tommy (Linda) Champion, many cousins. She will be missed by her countless friends and colleagues.

A celebration of Penny's life will be held Saturday November 23, 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to HUGS Foundation, 973 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Penelope Champion

19 Entries

Debbie Kraten-Rozzi

November 24, 2013

To the family of Penny. I know her since we were young and graduated from Eastridge High school together. Although I haven't seen her since then I always liked her. Sounds like she went doing what she loved helping others. Your longtime friend from school.

Debbie

Deb R

November 23, 2013

We will cherish you always.. You were an amazing nurse, friend, teacher, leader. Forever u will live in us. May we continue to teach and care for others as u always did.. Love u always bud #1rn

November 23, 2013

I so enjoyed working with Penny at Linden Oaks -- She was a great mentor and friend and a wonderful nurse.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family today...

Diane Wood

Sue Frederick

November 23, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of Penny's untimely passing. I have thought of her lately, driving by her old street. We use to hang at her house in high school. Awesome person with a smile always ready for you. Sorry I never reconnected with her. Happy she was doing what she loved, such a selfless career. God Bless you Penny and condolences to her family.

Judy Gerstner

November 22, 2013

Good Bye my friend. I am thankful our lives crossed paths and a little part of you will be with me always. God has a new angle who will watch over us.

Charlene McMahon

November 21, 2013

We can truly say that the world is a better place because Penny was here. She was always giving her time and skills to help others. She was a positive and happy person and I was lucky to have known her.She will be missed. My thoughts and love are with all her family.

Debbie McDonnell

November 21, 2013

To the family of Penny, she was such a sweetheart,& my family & I will keep your our prayers, I went to school with her,I graduated in 1978. Debbie Coffey McDonnell

November 21, 2013

Penny was a Champion. She woke up every morning approaching her day with an "S" on her chest as she was Super Nurse :)
May God Bless you Penny
With respect and deepest sympathies for your family.
Miss you already Pen.
Peace
-Mel

November 21, 2013

So sorry to hear this.She was a wonderful person to work with.We loved you Penny. Connie Petterson

November 21, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength in your time of need. May you draw encouragement from His promise of eternal life. You have my sincere condolences.

Jenn Kim

November 21, 2013

Penny Champion
Her name says so much! She was a devoted champion for the children and families of HUGS. I had the honor of working with Penny in Guatemala and Hanoi and to me Penny was the consummate team player. My condolences to her family and friends.

Tessa Hadlock

November 20, 2013

I loved Penny - I considered myself lucky when she and I were in the same OR - I knew we would fly through the case!!! And laugh the whole time (a few expletives mixed into the dialogue too!!). A terrible loss for all - HUGS has really lost a faithful team member

Nadine Knapp

November 20, 2013

I had the honor of working with Penny in Hanoi. It was my first mission trip with the HUGS Foundation and Penny made me feel so welcomed. She is a true inspiration to so many. My condolences to Penny's family. She is truely an angel.

Wendy Kosel-Burger

November 20, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Penny for many years at RGH ~ she was a great nurse & one of the funniest people I've ever met. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dolores and Jim Wilson

November 20, 2013

Dear Valerie and Dave,
We are so very sorry to hear about your sister/sister-in-law's passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathies to you and all of your family. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 20, 2013

Penny will be greatly missed on our team. My deepest sympathy.
Michele Nenni
Patient Consultant
Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery

Judie McCallum

November 20, 2013

To the Family,
May god watch over u and yours during your time of healing, and she will be an angel for all of u. She was a great person, I met her in high school she was in the band and i was in the color guard.

Judie (Andreen) McCallum

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