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John Flemming Obituary

Fleming, John R. NEWBURGH It is with great sadness that the family of Jon Richard Flemming announces his passing after a long illness, on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born December 30, 1945 in Newburgh he is the son of late Ralph Buckley Flemming and Elizabeth (Lester) Flemming. Jon recently retired from New York State United Teachers after 35 years of dedicated service in design, computer graphics and photography. Jon will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 27 years, Anne and his children, John Thomas Buckley, Peter Joseph William, Laura Anne and Michael Patrick Richard. Jon was predeceased by his brother, Ralph Thomas Flemming. Relatives and friends may call Sunday 5- 8 p.m. from the Wenk Funeral Home, Chatham. Interment will be in the North Chatham Cemetery. Funeral services in Jon's memory will be held Monday 10 a.m. from the St. James R.C. Church in Chatham. Memorials may be made to the Jon R. Flemming Sport Scholarship C/O First Niagara Bank, Coleman St., Chatham, N.Y. 12037 . For online condolences visit www.wenkfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 15, 2011.

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Julie Bull

July 18, 2011

Dear Flemming Family:

Rick was a great guy and he will be missed. I had the pleasure of working with him for 5 years at NYSUT. He always brightened my day with a smile and or a joke. He spoke often of his family and how proud of his children he was. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. He may be gone but never forgotten.

Rudy Laguna

July 18, 2011

Rick,
May your soul find peace in God's loving care. May your goodness as a husband and father forever fill the hearts of your family. I'm truly sorry you weren't able to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

July 16, 2011

Dear John and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May fond memories bring you comfort at this most difficult of times. Take care and be well.
The Garavelli Family

Bob Rice

July 15, 2011

Dear Anne:

Linda and I were saddened to hear of Rick's passing. He and I were colleagues for many years, and I'm sorry he didn't have the chance to enjoy retirement.

We will be out of town until Wednesday of next week, so will not be able to attend the services for Rick. We will keep you and your children in our prayers.

Bob Rice

July 15, 2011

John, we will all miss you very much. You were and still will remain an amazing human being!!! Much love to the Flemming family. NYOH Lab

Wojeski/Peirce Family

July 15, 2011

Dear Flemming Family,
I cannot tell you how very sorry we are to hear of this sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The family needs to be strong right now to get through this hard time. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Sincerely,
Stash and Toni Wojeski & Madelyn and Troy Peirce

Lisa May

July 15, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Rick at NYSUT for the last 5 years and not only was he an amazing photographer and person, he was so much fun to work with. He had a passion for his work and his family. He loved his family and I always admired that about him. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Nancy Drischler

July 15, 2011

Dear Anne:

Although it has been a very long time I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Words at this time are so hard to express but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely;

Nancy Stonner Drischler

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