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Esther Starr Obituary

STARR Esther Page Starr, passed away August 3, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Esther was the daughter of Walter and Esther Page and was born in Columbus on April 5, 1926. She was a resident of Connecticut for 40 years. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Starr (Danny Pratt) of Binghamton, N.Y. and Rachel Starr Radin (Alan Radin) of Orange, Conn.; grandchildren, Morgan and Miles Radin; and her beloved cat, Smokey. She also leaves behind a sister, Mary (James) Day of Westerville; brother, Walter (Eva) Page of Columbus. Esther was predeceased by her son Richard Starr Jr. and her brother Thomas Page. Memorial services were held in Conn. on August 7. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make contributions to the charity of choice. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 11, 2008.

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Dalton Duane Paisley

August 11, 2008

We were sorry to hear of Esther's passing. I was a former colleague of Dick's at IBM and knew the Starrs in Columbus and Cincinnati.

Mickey ( Tyler) Munrow

August 8, 2008

Sue & Rachael,
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.

Sue (Tyler) Greene

August 6, 2008

Sue & Rachel,
I am so sorry for your loss, I will keep you both in my prayers. You now have your own guardian angel to look down upon you.

Rachel Williams

August 6, 2008

Sue and family-Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve Silver

August 6, 2008

Oh Sue. My prayers are with you and Rachelle. Now God has one 1 more Angel in his home now.

Sue Day

August 6, 2008

I am so saddened by the death of your mother, but have many happy memories of the times that I spent with your family. My entire family sends their deepest sympathies to your family at this time. She was a wonderful person and I am sure your memories will help you through this difficult time.

My thoughts are with you,
Love, Sue Day

Rhonda Rogers

August 6, 2008

Sue and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Your mother will always be with you in spirit and in your heart.

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