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Mildred Decker Obituary

Warwick, NY

Mildred "Millie" Decker of Warwick, former employee of Ballard Pencil Factory in Glenwood, NJ, and a lifelong resident of the area, died April 7, 2010 in Warwick. She was 92.

The daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Card Hann, she was born February 2, 1918 in New Milford, NY. She was the widow of Clyde Decker.

Millie was a member of the New Milford-Edenville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Judith Green of Warwick; her sister, Helen Hann Barry and her brother, Casper Hann, both of New Milford, NY. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Dennis Decker.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at the New Milford-Edenville United Methodist Church, 5 Jockey Hollow Rd., New Milford, NY. Burial will be in Warwick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Humane Society or the New Milford-Edenville U.M.C. Building Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Strong-Basile Funeral Home; 845-986-4632.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Apr. 8, 2010.

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Stephen & Marilyn Doty

April 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lori Rab & Crystal Phillips

April 8, 2010

Aunt Millie, I am going to miss you so much- I will always remember the fun times. I will not forget how I looked out into the crowd at my auction and saw your smiling face looking up at me.. We love you!! Cousin Judy I love you & wish we could be there with you... Love Lori, Rab & Crystal

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