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James Munroe Obituary
HECTOR/NEWARK - 82, of Hector and Newark, NY, passed away April 4, 2018. James was an accomplished, self-taught musician and loved old time music. He was a member of the former Crooked Lake Fiddle Club in Penn Yan. He was also a member of the Hector Presbyterian Church and Odessa Conservation Club. He worked for 37 ½ years as a machinist at Shepard-Niles in Montour Falls. He is survived by wife Nellie Munroe of Dundee; son Charles J. Munroe (Kim Young) of Dundee; brothers, John Munroe and Richard Munroe (Ann), and sister, Patricia Chaffie, all of Hector; partner Jane Weiland of Newark, NY; Selma Foote of Beaver Dams and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Louise (Johns) Munroe, and infant daughter, Heather Rose Munroe. In honoring his life, a celebration of his life will be held at the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Department on May 26, 2018, beginning at 12 noon. Burial will be held at Logan Cemetery in Burdett at a later date. You may express condolences or "Light a Candle of Remembrance" online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com.
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Pat Chaffie
April 22, 2019
Miss you every day brother.
kay millis
May 4, 2018
you will always be my santa baby R.I.P. fill the heavens with your music
Ed Mays
May 2, 2018
Always had a smile ,and was a good soul . R.I.P Jim.
Jane Weiland
May 2, 2018
You took care of me and I always try ed to take care of you. I will always love you.
Pat Chaffie
April 28, 2018
Thanks for the memories. Miss you.
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