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Florence O'Malley Obituary
Bangall - Florence M. O'Malley, 91, passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. O'Malley was born May 26, 1925 in Rhinebeck, the daughter of James and Florence M. (Campion) Forshaw. She and her husband, John J. O'Malley, Sr., were married in 1951 and began to raise their family in Bangall. For many years Mrs. O'Malley cared for her children and numerous foster children, including Clarence and Charles Murphy. As her family grew she began working as a waitress at the Stanford Diner and the Carousel; and worked for 15 years as a nurse's aide at the Dutchess County Infirmary.
Since retirement she has been a very active member of the community as a member of the Forever Young Club, Rhinebeck AARP, the Stanford Garden Club, and as a Election Day volunteer.
Mrs. O'Malley is survived her children Cynthia O'Malley of Rhinebeck and Teresa McQuaide, and her husband William of Hampton, NJ; her son John O'Malley, and his wife Melanie of Stanfordville; seven grandchildren, Tracey (Leo) Rinaldi, Kerry (Scott) McQuaide, Meghan (Andrew) Curtis, John O'Malley, III; Ashley O'Malley, Michael (Natalie) O'Malley, and Casandra (Jon) O'Malley-Jameson; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Wednesday, 4 to 7 PM, at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market ST., Rhinebeck. Funeral services are Thursday, 11 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Rhinebeck Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave, Hyde Park, NY 12538.
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Ashley O'Malley
August 23, 2016
Grandma was an amazing woman. I will be forever thankful for the lessons, the help, the love, the memories,and the relationship we had. My kids and I miss and love her very much.
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