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Alice Wainwright Obituary
Alice Buckbee
Loving Mother
and Grandmother
Age 91, of Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born December 13, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Vaughn) Buckbee. Her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin R. Wainwright predeceased her on July 19, 2005. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Vaughirene Taylor; adored grandchildren, Tommy (Pam) Taylor, Edwin Taylor, Lester (Jennifer) Taylor, John (Jody) Taylor, David (Krysta) Bernhardt and Richard (Hollie) Taylor; much loved great grandchildren, Andrea and Stephanie Taylor; Kelli (Glen) Krinjeck III; Gabrielle and Bailey Taylor; Gavyn and Owen Bernhardt; Michael and Aiden Taylor; one great great grandchild; brother-in-law, Lester R. Wainwright. Alice owned and operated the Whippoorwill Yarn and Gift Shop from 1946 to 1991. She was the past President of the Rebecca Lodge, a past member of the B.P.W., Zonta Club, and D.A.R. She also attended the Lake Street Presbyterian Church. The joys of her life were knitting, crocheting and her grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira /Southport, NY on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Betsey Crimmons will celebrate Alice's service. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Edwin. Memorial donations may be directed to the Lake Street Presbyterian Church 300 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901 or to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center 4-D SNF 600 Roe Ave. Elmira, NY 14905. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
Thank You
Alice's family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding love and care given to their mother and grandmother from the staff of 4-D SNF at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center since 2001.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Wainwright
Anita (Pinelli) Phillips
June 17, 2010
Hi Vaughirene: I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was such a sweet lady & I enjoyed her company whenever our Mom's got together. I have many remembrances of the Whipporwill Yarn Shop, too. My son still has an afgan that my mom knitted...I have patched it many times. It's old & worn but still holds many fond memories. I will keep you & your family in my prayers. God Bless!
Marilyn & Dick Dalton
June 17, 2010
Deepest Sympathy on Alice's passing. Marilyn Wheeler-Dalton was friends with the Buckbee & Wainwright families & worked with Charlotte at the old American LaFrance Office.
June 17, 2010
Hi Vaughirene- Just wanted to say we were so sorry to hear about Alice. You know that we loved her, and we loved taking care of her. We will miss her terribly, but I'm sure she is very happy with Ed. Take care of yourself. Love, Laurie & Carla (4D)
June 16, 2010
Vaughirene, Lois and I are saddened to hear of your mother's passing. We, of course, never knew her personally; however through your and my years of building the Buckbee genealogy together, I feel I know all the members of your family, ancestors and descendants. Please extend our symapthy to the entire family.
Lois and Bob Johnston, a Buckbee cousin. Kansas City
Rich Taylor
June 15, 2010
I will never forget the time spent with Nanny at the Yarn Shop. Eating breakfast at the Newberry's counter. Stopping at Rosenbaums and messing with the resident parrot while Nanny talked to her friends. Building card board box forts between the counters. Lunches at Central Hots, and Bompy picking us up at the end of the day. She was always there, the last day of swim lessons, grandparents day, soccer games, school musicals and plays, graduation, and the queen of every Holiday. Thank you to everyone who has left a message here I know my mother and brothers appreciate your thoughts.
JoAnn Whiteman Mayes
June 12, 2010
Vaughirine: so sorry to hear your mother has passed. She was a quiet and sweet lady and I know you and your family wil have wonderful memories of her.
Thoughts and Prayers,
JoAnn
Mary Lou (Cheesman) Mace
June 12, 2010
Vaughirene and Family: One of the best memories I have is of the Whipporwill Yarn and Gift Shop and that lovely lady that owned it. As the years pass, so do those who contribute to the memories we hold so dear. My deepest sympathies to those left behind by Alice's passing and may you find comfort from the legacy this wonderful lady left behind.
Marie Polovick
June 12, 2010
She was a beautiful lady and gave so much to the knitting community in this area. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
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