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Elsie Makar Obituary
AGE: 70 • Laurence Harbor
Elsie Makar, 70, of Laurence Harbor died Monday June 24, 2013 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in South Amboy, she lived in Laurence Harbor since 1974. She was a member of the BPO Elks Lodge 784, South Amboy.
Daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Trotter, she was also predeceased by her brother, LeRoy Trotter and her sister, Donna Marie Trotter. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Stephen Makar; 3 brothers, Frederick Trotter of Freehold, John Trotter of Pennsylvania and Louis Trotter of South Amboy and her sister-in-law, Patricia Stephenson of Old Bridge.
Private funeral services were held under the direction of The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals", 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Makar
June 28, 2013
Steve, I am very sorry for your loss.
Linda Wahler (Arlene & Wally's Daughter)
June 28, 2013
Steve, so sorry to hear about Elsie. She was one of the best...she will be missed by all.
Gerrianne Cannon
June 27, 2013
Steve sorry to hear about Elsie she will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers. Marge and Bill Lake
Eileen & Mike Green
June 26, 2013
Steve,
We are so sorry to hear about Elsie. She was such a wonderful person and we will miss her dearly. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Arlene & Wally Thaisz
June 26, 2013
Steve, Sorry for your loss. Elsie was a good person and a great friend. May she rest in peace.
Maureen and Roy Condon
June 26, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Doris Bond
June 26, 2013
Steve, please accept my sincere condolences. Elsie was a good woman.
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