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Eunice Stilwell Obituary
December 17, 1933 - February 16, 2020
Slate Hill, NY
Mrs. Eunice Mae Stilwell of Slate Hill, NY, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 86.
She was born December 17, 1933 in Port Jervis, NY the daughter of the late Vernon Ace and the late Grace E. Roche Wright.
Eunice was a graduate of Port Jervis High School. She worked as a Butcher at Markovits Butcher Shop in Port Jervis, she then went on to work as a Bus Driver and a Dispatcher for the Minisink Valley Central School District. She was a member of the Orange County Antique Auto Club.
She was married to her loving husband, Raymond E. Stilwell, Sr. for 59 years until his passing in 2016.
A family statement read: "She was a loving mother who would do anything for her family. She was caring and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Eunice and her late husband also loved to travel to Daytona, FL where they could enjoy their second home. She will be greatly missed."
Surviving are her five children: Grace (Steven) White of Slate Hill, NY, Ernie Stilwell of Slate Hill, NY, Peggy Stilwell (Heinz Strait) of Unionville, NY, Paul (Stephanie) Stilwell of Lehighton, PA; and Wendy (Steve) James of Slate Hill, NY; three grandchildren: Megan (Richard) Wieboldt, Ryan and Matthew Stilwell; two great grandchildren, Hannah and Silas Wieboldt; also several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings; Shirley Zeller, Vernon (Herk) Wright, and Mary Roussos.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19th at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Inc., 100 East Main Street Port Jervis Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19th at the funeral home with Rev. Albert Potgieter officiating. A burial of ashes will be in the Ridgebury Cemetery in Slate Hill in the spring at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eunice to the charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
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Tammy & Gary Porter & Families
February 19, 2020
Dear Stilwell Families,So sorry to hear about your mom, we liked her so much. Lots of Great times & fond Memories with your folks at the car club shows & events. Such sweet people & they were such a lovely couple & we loved seeing them pull in with their nice hot rods & seeing the dog too.May they Rest In Peace & God Bless you all. From the Porter & Smith Families
Gloria Mosher
February 19, 2020
To The Stilwell Family,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We were classmates in high school. I recently saw Eunice in Walmart and we had a nice talk. One could always have a good talk with her. She was full of fun and always made me laugh. May all the joy she brought to her family remain with you forever. God Bless Eunice and the Stilwell Family.
February 19, 2020
Many memories from childhood visits to both homes in Slatehill and Southcenterville .Always had a smile or joke for us. Late night sport bus driver to games.Sending me to Sunday school with all her children, scouts ,drove me to and from after school activities as well many times. Hang on to the good memories you have. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Marge Wood
Jason Jaycox
February 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Fritz
February 17, 2020
Ernie and family
So sorry for your loss You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Bill & Lorraine Diana
February 17, 2020
To Ernie & the entire Stilwell family
We are truly sorry to hear of your moms passing. May your Love and cherished memories get you through this tough time.
Lynn Brozowski
February 17, 2020
To Peggy and the rest of the family , deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom, my she Rest In Peace . God Bless
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