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Alberta McMaster Obituary
Alberta McMaster, 82, of Kirkwood passed away on March 12, 2016. She is predeceased by her parents Richard & Marie Hammond, and son Jerry McMaster. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Douglas McMaster, Daughter and Son In Law, Deborah and Kevin Padbury, Daughter and Son in Law, Cindy and Mark Olbrys, Brother Richard Hammond, Sister In-Law Mary Edwards, grandchildren Travis and Christa Webb, Shannon and Corey Green, JD & Heather McMaster, Brandon and Stefanie Olbrys, Brett Olbrys, Briana Olbrys, Shawna Hill, Erin Brown, Elise McMaster, Daughter In Law, Virginia McMaster, many great grandchildren and special friends Sylvie and Bev. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bev for caring for Bertie these last few months. "Bertie" as many knew her, loved to shop! She also enjoyed travel and loved her animals, especially Duffy, Maggie, and Nicholas, and the many cats that came to live with her throughout her life. Visitation will be held at the THOMAS J. SHEA Funeral Home Inc. 137 Robinson St. Binghamton, NY 13904 on Wednesday March 30th, 2016 from 3 until 5pm. A Memorial Service will follow at 5pm. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Humane Society of Binghamton.
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April 1, 2016
We were very sorry to hear about the passing Bertie. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Gary and Deb Colpitts
Linda Plain (Peck)
March 30, 2016
To the McMaster family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. McMaster's passing. As kids we enjoyed living next door to you all. She was a very nice lady as was your family. May you find peace and recapture forgotten sweet memories of her.
Dick Jennings
March 29, 2016
Dear Doug & Family,
I just learned of your wife's passing from my Local Union. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. There are not enough adequate words for one to say when you lose a loved one. God Bless.
Sincerely, Brother Dick Jennings
Mary Hennessey
March 29, 2016
We are sorry to hear of Alberta's passing. We remember her from stopping by Dick and Lois' when we were kids and other family gatherings. Please know our thoughts are with you.
From the entire Hennessey Family
Jim & Ann Rounds
March 29, 2016
Doug and Family, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bertie was a wonderful lady and we will always think of her fondly.
Fran Sala
March 29, 2016
My sincere condolences go to the family!
Heather Nawrocki
March 28, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
John Bagg
March 28, 2016
Doug and family: I am so sorry to hear of Alberta's passing. My prayers of comfort for you.
Tonya Hagerman
March 28, 2016
One of the sweetest ladies I've ever met..I am lucky to have known you. Rip xoxo
Dale and Gail Speakman
March 27, 2016
We would like to extend our condolences to Doug and the entire family. She will be missed by all.
March 27, 2016
We love you Gram!
Bruce Bedford
March 27, 2016
Doug & the entire McMaster family,
Our sincere condolences. She was a wonderful woman and we have very fond memories of her. We are very sorry for your loss.
Bruce & Cindy Bedford
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