Margaret West Obituary
Her beloved son, James "Jimmy" Messinger preceded her in death on March 7, 2009.
She is survived by her loving children, Todd Messinger of Elmira, N.Y., David (Jessica) West of Athens, Pa., and Rick West of Waverly, N.Y.; adored grandchildren, Kerri Messinger (Jesse Connor), Angelica and Veronica West, Richard West Jr. and Alex West; much loved great-granddaughter Madison Connor; brother David Morrow of Elmira, N.Y.; daughter-in-law Amanda Messinger of Elmira, N.Y.; along with several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Margaret adored her grandkids and loved her crafts.
At her request there will be no prior calling hours. All services will be held privately at the convenience of her family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Olthof Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, N.Y. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com.
Mom: Todd, David and Rick will always love, honor and remember you and keep you in our hearts!
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Lois (Hugg) Oswald
January 26, 2010
David and all Margaret's loved ones:
My sincere sympathy to all of you. I wish we could have been closer in these later years but I treasure the memories of our childhood and young adulthood. Our family gatherings will always be special memories. Margaret was a lovely person and I'll never forget my cousin.
With love.
Nancy Murphy
January 25, 2010
David, all Margaret's family, we are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We cherish memories of all the family gatherings when our parents were alive and we were all young and carefree. Margaret is safe and happy now with the Lord.
Eddie Green
January 25, 2010
David and family, We are sorry to hear about Margaret. We are in Fla and did not know. Our prayers are with you.
Bob Jackie Torrence
January 21, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Rick West
January 21, 2010
No words can express how much I will always love and miss my mom! She's not in pain and not suffering anymore and shes in a good place now!
January 21, 2010
MOM~~I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU~~YOU'LL ALWAYS BE HERE IN SPIRIT AND I WILL CHERISH OUR GREAT MEMORIES FOREVER~OUR CRAZY TRIPS, OUR CAMPING EXPEDITIONS, EVERYTHING~~TODD IS WITH ME & SAFE~BE AT PEACE FINALLY~YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER IN LAW MANDI
Kerri Conner
January 21, 2010
I am going to miss my grandmother greatly as I looked to her for very good advice quite a bit! I know that shes happy now and watching over us with my dad! May her soul rest in peace!
Im gonna miss you gramma!
January 21, 2010
I will always remember Margaret's smile. It was contagious. She and I went to school together, worked together at Nichols, married within months of one another and got laid off together. Once I moved out of town we lost touch with one another.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joann LIddy Pierce
January 21, 2010
Im' an aid at Bethany Village. I help Mrs. West many times. She was a nice easy going person. Sorry for your loss.
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