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Nora Palmer Obituary

Nora Patricia Palmer 75, originally of Brooklyn, NY, entered into rest on February 10, 2008 at home in San Mateo. Patt, as she was known by friends, was a resident of San Mateo County for the past 50 years. Beloved daughter of the late George and Agnes Quigg; dear sister of Eileen Cavanaugh, Mary Gunsten and the late George Quigg, and Jackie Quigg; loving mother of Stacey Calonico and her husband James, and Andrew Palmer and his wife Angela; cherished grandmother of Christina Calonico, James Calonico, Jr., Keegan Palmer and Eleanor Palmer. She will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews and their families; and many dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Feb. 15 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 2715 Hacienda Street, San Mateo, CA 94403. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Mission Hospice San Mateo County, 1900 O'Farrell Street, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403 Tel: 650-554-1000 www.missionhospice.org/donate.htm

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 14, 2008.

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Sue and John Cook

February 18, 2008

Drew and Stacey and Family: I hope you know how much your Mom was loved and how much she loved all of you. I personally shall miss my friend and confidante. As was said she always gave you her honest opinion whether you liked it or not. She was my sounding board many a time. We will miss her!

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