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Elma MacElveen Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Elma Gertrude Smith "Sis" MacElveen, 93, a long-time resident of Poughkeepsie, died at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 after a long illness. A farmer's daughter, Mrs. MacElveen graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1936 and Cum Laude from the New York State Teacher's College at Albany in 1940. After graduation she taught Junior High Math at Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park. She was a 58-year member of the New Hackensack Reformed Church, and a member of the Dutchess County Christian Endeavor, where she met her husband Bill, who predeceased her. She was a member of several bowling leagues locally, and an avid writer of cards and letters to all she knew and loved, and who loved her right back. Born on June 16, 1919 on her parents' farm in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of Elmer Percy and Gertrude Emmeline Seaman Smith. She married William Clarence MacElveen on July 8, 1942, at the Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie. Survivors include one daughter, Susan McCormack of Laramie, WY; three sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Tamra MacElveen, Webster, TX, Gary and Debra MacElveen, Poughkeepsie, and Brett and Mary Jane MacElveen, Sound Beach, NY; her Ugandan daughter and son-in-law, Amir and Marzia Hajiani Patni, Sayreville, NJ; a daughter-in-law Lisa Hajiani of Hudson, FL; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, her brother Maturin Elmer Smith, and her Ugandan son Ali Hajiani. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, March 23, at the New Hackensack Reformed Church, Route 376, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, with a brief visitation period starting at 10:30am. Memorial donations may be made to the New Hackensack Reformed Church, or Hospice of Dutchess and Ulster Counties, Inc., 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of Wm. G. Miller & son FH, Inc., 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you wish to send an online condolenceplease visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com
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Cathy Berghahn
April 9, 2013
I just received word of Mrs. Mac's passing. Sis has been a enduring loving part of my life from early childhood. I treasure the lessons I learned from her and the stories we shared. I knew her illness would bring her home soon, and know she is in God's loving embrace.I am also sure that Bill has welcomed her in his long wait for her to join him.
I am sending you all my deepest sympathy and healing prayers as you deal with loss. I pray you are able to rejoice in the sharing of stories, memories, and all her love. With deep gratitude for a life lived in giving and service I send you my love.
Gary Palmer
March 23, 2013
Dear Susan and family, Donna and I are very saddened to learn of your loss of your mom. I also learned that you and your brothers as well as myself are grandchildren of Salt Point Road farmers. I can remember my grandmother Palmer, when we would be driving to Poughkeepsie, pointing to the man in the straw hat and advising "that is Elmer Smith." I came to feel like I knew him. Please accept our condolences. Gary Palmer
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