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1924
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2015
Anna Griffiths Obituary
Anna was the wife of William E. Griffiths, the mother of Carol Olanyk of Whately, and the grandmother of Celene Boyce, and her husband Greg, of Hatfield. One of nine children, Anna leaves two sisters, Eleanor Shears and her husband Pete of Powell, OH and Irene Melnik of Summit Hill, PA. She was predeceased by four brothers, John, Amos, Mickey and Andy as well as two sisters, Mary and Helen. She was also predeceased by her son in law, Charlie Olanyk.
Besides being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, Anna taught elementary school in Annapolis, Maryland. When the family moved to the valley in 1963, she taught at the Hampshire Educational Collaborative as well as evening adult education classes in Hadley.
At Anna's request there will be no services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Helen M Thelen
August 29, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Griffiths passing. My parents always enjoyed her company and she was so nice to us kids when we went to visit. My mother, Mary Lou Thelen, sends her condolences too.
Jan Andrejco
August 28, 2015
We will all miss this gentle woman, my aunt. She always inspired my mother to live a healthy lifestyle and so freely shared what she learned. My sympathy to all of the family.
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