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Doris Ordway Obituary
Doris was born April 2, 1928 in Canisteo to the late Glenn and Agnes M. (Binkey) Stiles. On Dec. 27, 1947 in Canisteo she married Joe Ordway, who survives and resides in Canisteo.
Doris was a 1946 graduate of Canisteo Central School where she served as the class secretary. Doris was a long-time member of the former Home Bureau, Pounce Club (Card Club) and KaHoCo. She was also a life-time member of St. Joachim Catholic Church of Canisteo, St. Mary's Church in Rexville and the St. Joachim's Alter & Rosary Society. Doris was an avid gardener and enjoyed the art of ceramic painting. She passed on her excellent cooking, baking and canning skills and recipes to her children. But most of all Doris was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with them all.
In addition to her husband Joe Ordway of 68 years, Doris is survived by a six daughters, Joy (David) Towner of Gettysburg, Pa., Sally (Steve) Weed, Patricia (Steve) Knapp, Becky (Joe) Baker, all of Canisteo, Lisa (James) Ray of Hornell and Jennifer (John Foy) of Canisteo; three sons, Jeff (Kathy) Ordway, Mike (Sally) Ordway and Joel (Linda) Ordway, also residing in Canisteo; 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Doris is also survived by a brother, Basil (Lois) Stiles; and a sister, Kay McKibben, both of Canisteo.
In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by a great-grandson, Otto House V.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Doris Ordway, on Thursday at 11 a.m., at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo, with a reception for family and friends immediately following the service at the Canisteo American Legion. All are welcome.
Memorial contributions in Doris Ordway's name may be made to either: Steuben County Rural Ministry, 34 West Main St., Canisteo, N.Y., 14823; Hornell Gardens Activities Center, 434 Monroe Ave., Hornell, N.Y., 14843; or the Canisteo Living Sign Project, payable to the Canisteo/Greenwood School District, 84 Greenwood St., Canisteo, N.Y., 14823.
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Brenda Hallett
May 19, 2016
Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time and know that she lived a wonderful life and no longer suffers.
Tim and Cyndi Dodge
May 19, 2016
Joel and Linda and the Ordway family....Cyndi and I are very saddened to hear of your loss and wish to express our deepest sympathies to all.
Tim Dodge
May 19, 2016
Joe, So sorry for your loss. Shrimpy was a great friend, and I have a lot of good memories. We are thinking about you and your family. Love Bea & Bruce Way
Bill Meade
May 18, 2016
Mike, sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Sending our thoughts & prayers to you & the Family during this time.
Lynne Roach-From
May 18, 2016
Your mother was one of the sweetest ladies that I knew as a child and the very best of cooks! I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you all, are in my thoughts and prayers.
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