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1946
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2018
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Shirley Hatch Obituary
Horseheads - Shirley J. Hatch Age 71 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday July 11, 2018. She was born on December 10, 1946 in the Town of Bath the daughter of the late Francis and Florence E. Chase Covell. Shirley married her husband Donald A. Hatch on December 21, 1963 and he pre-deceased her on January 28, 1999. Mrs. Hatch retired from the NYS Dept. of Corrections as a head cook. She was an avid cook at home as well, loved to travel and had a loving heart for all animals. Shirley was also pre-deceased by her sister Edie Nadjadi, brother John Covell and by several brothers-in-law. Mrs. Hatch is survived by her loving children: Ronald and Angela Hatch of Leesburg, GA; Rhonda and Madelyne Hatch of Santa Rosa, CA; Donald A. and Nannette Hatch III of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Jessika, Matthew, Amanda, Stephanie and her fiancé Michael Lodge, Sarah, Donnie, and Chasen; great grandchildren: Lucas, Brantley, and Teagan; sisters and brother-in-law: Alberta and Gordon McCann, Barbara Percival, and Rosie Machuga; several sisters-in-law; and her beloved Ya Yas and cats A-Rod and Sophie. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Monday July 16, 2018 from 4-7 PM. Shirley will be laid to rest at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers those wishing may remember Shirley through donations to the Friends of the Horseheads Animal Shelter P.O. Box 288 Horseheads, NY or to Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA 2435 St. Rt. 352
Elmira, New York 14903.
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July 17, 2018
To the family of Shirley. I worked with her at Tops Markets. She was always fun to be around. My condolences to the family.
July 16, 2018
Rhonda and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying that wonderful memories will soon replace the sadness in your hearts.
With Love,
Christine (Carpenter) and Bill Stewart
Rose Machuga
July 15, 2018
Shirley was a wonderful sister she would do anything for anybody love Rose and Barb
July 15, 2018
To the family and friends of Shirley Hatch, my sincere sympathies for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time and give you a hope for the future of seeing Ms.Shirley again. (Hosea 13:14) Just knowing there's a hope for the ones we loss in death can be so reassuring. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Lindsay Morrell
July 14, 2018
Shirley was a good friend to me. We worked at Jubilee together for a few years and learned that she worked with my family a while back. I will miss her personality and sense of humor she was a delight to have known.
Bonnie Peters
July 14, 2018
Milt and I are very sorry to hear of Shirley's passing.
We always enjoyed her baked goods and conversations when she would stop by to pick up Stephanie.
Bonnie & Milt Peters
Tom Notartomaso
July 13, 2018
To Shirley's Family:
I was sad to hear of her passing and will miss her walking A-Rod on the leash around our building. Prayers for her and you all and may shew RIP till we all meet in Heaven !!!!
Charles Marshall
July 13, 2018
To Shirley's family, I worked with Shirley at SCF. I always knew I could count on her. May you find comfort in your memories.
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