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Lucile Kemp Obituary
Clarendon: Lucile E. Kemp, age 84, passed away September 8, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born February 8, 1940 in Clarendon to the late George and Lila (Haskell) Ellsmore.
Lucile was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, crafting, sewing and ceramics.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, David, Sandy, and Patricia.
Lucile is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Richard, children, Lisa (Greg) Drake, Tammy (David) Leach, Douglas (Anna) Kemp, grandchildren, Alayna, Alexander (Alexandra), Sydney Drake, Sarah (Andrew) Marcus, Kathryn and Tegan Leach, Jessica and Aidan Kemp, great-grandson, Bertram Marcus, siblings, Ellie (late Neil), Kathy (late Randy), Scott (Sharon), Mark (Amy), special friend, Clair Graham as well as many nieces, and nephews.
Lucile’s family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Friday, September 13th from 12:00-1:30pm. Interment will take place privately at Hillside Cemetery in Holley.
Memorial contributions in Lucile’s name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
To share a special memory of Lucile, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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