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Irene Laitinen Obituary
Age 77, Waverly, NY, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at home. She was born in Elmira, NY, October 3, 1931, the daughter of Nicholas and Esther (Osvarth) Varga. She is survived by her husband, Dick Laitinen; daughter, Patty (Larry) Myers, Mountain View, CA; son, Butch (Marsha) Laitinen, Arab, Alabama; two grandsons, Richard (Sunyoung) Myers, Davis, CA, John Myers, Sacramento, CA; sister, Julia Swan, Lockwood; nieces and nephews. Thank you to John Niles and Linda Griffith for caring for their aunt and being with her at her passing. Irene was predeceased by three brothers, Nicholas, John, and William Vargo; and three sisters, Elizabeth Niles, Mary Billings and Marguerite Montgomery. Irene was a member of the Hicks United Methodist Church and was very active in the Sunday School. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Benjamin and Rev. Jim Carr officiating. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Spring interment will be in Hicks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lourdes Hospice, 169 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905; or Hicks United Methodist Church. Arrangements are with Allen-Manzer Funeral Home, Spencer, NY.
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Mary Thompson
February 6, 2009
I will always cherish the memories that I have of visiting Aunt Irene & Uncle Dick at their house in Riva. We spent a lot of time there when I was younger and always had fun. Aunt Irene was always spoiling us and going out of her way to make us happy! Thank you for being such a big part of my childhood memories. I will always keep you close to my heart. Love, Mary Anne
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Paul Baltrunas
February 6, 2009
Dick,
Sorry I am not able to express to you this loss to the McGregor's family as well as I should. May you be well. I will miss chatting with Irene.
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Pat Williams
February 6, 2009
Dick,
heartfealt condolances on your loss,
Irene was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
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