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Edith Christy Obituary

CHRISTY
EDITH MILLIGAN, age 97, born in Roxborough, formerly of Spring House and most recently of Doylestown, PA, died on May 30, 2005. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Roland J. Christy, Atty.; she was the loving mother of Barbara Mae Christy and Roland J. Christy, Jr., and his wife Jo Ann. She is also survived by her grandsons; Roland J. Christy, III and William E. Christy. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday at Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA. Friends and relatives will be received after the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edith's memory to Abington Presbyterian Church for the children's library. BARON ROWLAND F.H., Abington

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 1, 2005.

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