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GRETCHEN McATEER Obituary
GRETCHEN V. (nee Vogel) on February 1, 2011. Wife of the late Henry James McAteer, Jr., and the late Joseph A. Downing; mother of Carolyn Downing Morgan, Eugene J. McAteer, Rev. Msgr. Kenneth P. McAteer and the late Henry James McAteer III; grandmother of Gretchen Morgan Frizzell, Ned Morgan, James H. McAteer, Paul E. McAteer, Anne Marie Hazeldine, Gregory McAteer, Amy McAteer Stewart, Tim McAteer and Veronica McAteer; also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, Clergy and Religious are invited to her visitation Friday, 7 - 9 P.M. and Saturday, 10 - 11 A.M. at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment private. Family prefers memorial contributions to St. Ephrem Church. Arrangements by GUCKIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 215-743-7256.
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Kathy and Matt Callahan
February 5, 2011
Monsignor and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your good mother. May God's love comfort you in your grief. Our hope is that your mother is already experiencing the joy of paradise. Remember, Saint Thomas Aquinas teaches us, "To one who has faith no explanation is necessary".
God bless you.
Judy Buxton
February 4, 2011
Dear Carolyn,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy,
Judy
Joe & Nancy Ottaviano
February 4, 2011
Dear Msgr. Kenny McAteer & family, we are so sorry for your loss, & all your troubles at this time. It is bitter-sweet to know that your mother is at home w/ the LORD. We pray for you & your family at this time. The Peace of Christ to the family. We love you!
February 4, 2011
Dear Msgr. Ken.........sorry to hear about the loss of your mom...she was blessed with such a loving family....please know that I will remember her in my prayers....
With deepest sympathy,
Kathie Canney Millard
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Bob Holmes
February 3, 2011
Dear Msgr.McAteer and family, we are deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. God blessed her with a wonderful loving family and many years of life. May she rest sweetly in the Peace Of Christ.
In Sympathy,
Bob and Marie Holmes
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