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Alice Carnrike Obituary
Norwich: Alice Jane (McNeil) Carnrike, 85, of Norwich, passed away January 29, 2015, with her family by her side. Alice was born July 16, 1929, in Norwich, NY the daughter of Daniel & Bridget (Carey) McNeil. She was a graduate of St. Paul's School and Norwich High School Class of 1947. On September 4, 1948, Alice married George W. Carnrike, Sr. at St. Paul's Catholic Church and they were blessed with 8 children. Alice was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and godmother. She was a homemaker and returned to work in 1970 as a telephone operator at the C&U Telephone Company of Norwich, retiring in 1984. Alice was also a Democratic Election Inspector in Ward 6, City of Norwich for over 40 years. Alice was very proud of her Catholic faith and of her Irish heritage. She loved her family and friends, enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting, video games, learned to play the piano in her 60's and through the years loved her dogs Rex, Tags, Barney, Duke, Bubba and Jada. Alice is survived by her husband of 66 years George, their seven children: Thomas (Sara) Carnrike, Syracuse, Michael (Ann) Carnrike, Norwich, Sharon (Robert) Burns, Binghamton, George Jr. (Tammy) Carnrike, Norwich, Bridget (William) Vaughan, Binghamton, Alice (Barry) Hart, Kirkwood and Christine Carnrike, Norwich; 22 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, her son-in-law Eric Strom, her brother-in-law Bernard Merritt along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Alice was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Mary (Maurice) Waldorf and Elizabeth Merritt, her daughter Mary (Carnrike) Strom in 2011 and her in-laws including Richard and Patricia (Collier) Carnrike. A Mass of Christian Burial for Alice will be offered on Tuesday, February 3, at 11 am from St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Ralph A. Bove, Pastor will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the St. Paul's Cemetery. Friends may call at the R. J. Fahy Funeral Home on Monday, February 2, from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to St. Paul's Catholic Church, 30 Pleasant St., Norwich, NY 13815. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the RJ Fahy Funeral Home website at www.rjfahyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Carnrike
Tom McConnell
February 9, 2015
Sorry to learn of Alice's passing.Condolences from a former neighbor of Jones Ave.
John Mikalajunas
February 6, 2015
Bridget and William
My prayers for the soul of your mother Alice.
You are all in my prayers.
Fr. John E. Mikalajunas
Holy Trinity Church
1206 Lincoln Ave.
Utica, NY 13502
Nancy Dolan Roder
February 4, 2015
To the Carnrike Family. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We all spent many years together and I will always remember the kind woman your mother was. We we all so fortunate to have had such wonderful role models in our parents. Thinking of you all.
Mary Ellen Kelleher
February 4, 2015
Dear Cousins,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I read once that death is not the candle blown out, but rather the lamp turned down because the dawn is breaking.
May your mother know joy beyond measure with our heavenly Father and all who went to their reward before her. Great her eternal rest O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her.
And in your sorrow may you know the comfort of Christ's love, and the deep abiding love your mother held for each of you –
Mary Ellen Kelleher
Peggy Dahulick
February 4, 2015
Sharon - I attended BCC with you. You look like your Mother. I'm sorry she's gone. I moved to the Boston area in 1984 but read the Binghamton obits on occasion. I hope that life has treated you well. Peggy Dahulick
Margie Casey
February 2, 2015
Very sorry about your Mom. She is blessed with peace now and one day you will see her again in heaven! My thoughts are with you at this hard time.
February 2, 2015
Tom and family,Kate and I have you in our prayers.Ken Ackerman
Marty & Bernu Fox
February 2, 2015
To All of the Carnrike Family,
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jeff McKinney
February 1, 2015
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Peggy and Gary Elliott
February 1, 2015
Dear Carnrike Family.Gary and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Alice.The stories and memories we have of York Street and our families are so precious.I love hearing my Mom,Grace Ann tell about Dick and her double dating with George and Alice,what a hoot!Bless you all as you go through some of the hardest days of your life.You were blessed with a good lady for a Mother and Grandmother.Our thoughts are with you,especially on Tuesday.
Pamela Christina
February 1, 2015
Dear Carnrike family, I am so sorry to hear that your dear Mom passed away. I have known her since the days of Mary and Eric and always thought she was such a nice lady. Condolences to your whole family.
Sophie Liberatore
February 1, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. She was truly a great friend and will not be forgotten! I have many stories and memories of her from our years as operators together. RIP Alice.
Shirley Niles
February 1, 2015
George and family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Jeanette (Fendick) Goodrich
February 1, 2015
Sharon & Family,
I'm very sorry to read of your Mom's death. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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