Jean Marie McGraw

Jean Marie McGraw

Jean McGraw Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2005.
McGraw March 16, 2005 Jean Marie (Stack) McGraw, 81, of Herndon, VA, formerly of Mattydale, passed away Wednesday at her home. Born in Syracuse, Jean retired in 1991 from the circulation department of The Post-Standard where she worked for 25 years. She was a graduate of Central Tech High School and a member of St. Margaret's Church. Following the death of her husband Francis in 1992, Jean enjoyed beach vacations with her family, gardening, reading and wonderful times with her grandchildren. In her later years, despite her lengthy illness, she never lost her sense of humor. Surviving are her children, Michael F. McGraw (Noel) of Austin, TX, Nancy J. Snyder (Ken) of Albion, Mark E. McGraw (Kathie) of Liverpool, Shirley A. Maloney (Tom) of Oak Hill, VA; sister, Evelyn Casey of Fabius; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Margaret's Church, Mattydale. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. today (Friday) at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St., Liverpool. Contributions may be made to the Gurry Trust Fund, c/o Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, 385 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110-4779. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc. www.maurerfuneralhome.com

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March 21, 2005

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Kelli Stack Sibbitt

March 21, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear of Aunt Jean's passing. I will always have very fond memories of her and your father. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Love,

Kelli

Kay & Neal Illenberg

March 19, 2005

Dear Nancy, Ken and family,



May you truly sense a peace from heaven as you move through these days. Your Mom is in such a happy place now. Let the love of Jesus enfold you and blanket you with Grace. Love, Kay & Neal

Teresa Herlihy

March 18, 2005

Mark and families



Sorry to hear about your mother. I know she hasn't been well for a long time. We send our deepest sympthy.



Teresa & Jim Herlihy

Lynda Brittell (Stack)

March 18, 2005

Lee and I are so sorry about Aunt Jean. This has been so hard for all of you and I am glad she is finally at rest with dad and Auntie June....

Loving thoughts to all of you .



Lynda and Lee

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