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Shirley Czerniak Obituary

Shirley Mae Czerniak March 11, 1927 - August 10, 2008 OAKDALE -Shirley Mae (Adams) Czerniak, 81, of Forsyth Rd., passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 10, 2008. She was born March 11, 1927 in Colden, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Georgiana (Eldred) Adams. Shirley was married to the late Stephen C. Czerniak who passed away May 28, 2005. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Colden NY, where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. Shirley is survived by her children Richard Czerniak and wife Barbara, Georgiana McGlinchey and husband Paul, Stephen Czerniak and wife Stephanie, Andrew Czerniak and wife Jennifer, by her brother Stuart Adams, sister Carolee Adams Lorenz, grandchildren Corey, Jordan, Eric and Kyle Czerniak, Kathleen, Meagan, Abigail and Beth McGlinchey, Nichole Shelley, Parker, Tyler, Tylie and Zoe Czerniak. Calling hours will be held at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held in New York at a later date. Memorial donations in Shirley Czerniak's memory may be made to the Raymond Hill Library, 832 Raymond Hill Rd, Oakdale, CT 06370.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 11, 2008.

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Kathleen Buchanan

August 15, 2008

For my cousins and their families, may your grief be comforted knowing that she's at peace. I'm sorry I can't be there with you today.

And for my dear aunt and godmother, you will be greatly missed. Give my daddy a kiss for me.

Kim (Losey) Schobert

August 14, 2008

Georgie, Steve, Andy and family,

Our moms were the same age and so shared many family events and concerns through the years, including many fun times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

DeaEtta Langendorfer & Family

August 14, 2008

Georgie, Steve, Andy & Family:

Our prays are with you all. Your mom was a wonderful person. Our parents are all together once again in heaven.

Love & God Bless You All!!!

Michelle Ferraro

August 14, 2008

Steve & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mothers hold special places in our hearts. God Bless you and your family.

Julie & David Grace

August 13, 2008

Steve, Stephanie, Parker & Tyler,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Mom is reunited with Dad.
God Bless,

Dennis Chamberlain

August 12, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kate Dawley

August 11, 2008

Georgie, Paul and girls: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Let us know if we can do anything.

Kate, Keith and Jenn Dawley

Mandy Meyer

August 11, 2008

Georgie,

Your mom was a good ol' broad with a quick wit and sense of all things right. She will be missed not only by us in your extended family, but here on earth, where these qualities are all too rare.

We love you,
Mandy & Scott

Sarah Adams

August 11, 2008

You will be greatly missed, dear Aunt. All our love and condolences to the family at this time...from the entire Stuart E. Adams family.

Nancy Quinn

August 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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