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Marcia Linn Van Buren Tracey

Marcia Linn Van Buren Tracey obituary

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Rensselaer, New York

Marcia Tracey Obituary

Tracey, Marcia Linn Van Buren SCHODACK Marcia Linn Van Buren Tracey, age 58 years, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in South Kingston, R.I. and lived in the capitol district most of her life. Marcia was employed by the New York State Department of Law. She liked to do crafts, traveling especially to the ocean and shopping. Daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Goss Van Buren; mother of Jason M. Tracey; sister of David Van Buren. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, a sister-in-law and especially her niece, Lauren Van Buren; and great-nephew Edward Van Buren. Marcia was predeceased by her beloved canine, Chloe. Funeral will be from the First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush, Friday at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, Thursday, from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in East Greenbush Cemetery. Contributions in Marcia's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln., Latham, NY 12110 or Community Hospice. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2016.

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Lori Norkus

June 9, 2016

To one of my childhood friends. I am so sorry we lost touch over the years. I will cherish all of the memories we made so long ago. May God comfort your family at this time.Until we see each other again...
Lori Fuller Norkus

Debby Wilson

June 9, 2016

Prayers for your family... RIP Missy... you were a good friend...

Annette

June 9, 2016

May the love of family and friends strengthen and comfort you at this difficult time, and may memories and prayers to the God of comfort and tender mercies make it easier to bear your loss.

June 8, 2016

Marcia, you are finally at Peace! A women with a beautiful heart & a lot of strength! You fought a hard battle with dignity. God Bless you.

Karen Justus
Town of Schodack

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