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Naomi Griffin Obituary

Griffin, Naomi "Pidge" RAVENA Naomi T. "Pidge" Griffin, 70, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 at her residence. Pidge was born in N.J. and moved to Alcove in 1948 and Ravena in 1956. For the past nine years she and her husband wintered in Fla. Pidge graduated from Ravena-Coeymans High School in 1955. She worked for the NYS Department of Health as a supervisor in newborn screening. She was a member of the Ravena Grange and the Ravena- Coeymans Historical Society. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Reid E. Griffin; mother, Madeline Turner of Ravena; brother, Arthur Christian Turner; son, Brent Griffin of Troy; daughters, Jill Griffin of Haydenville, Mass., Kelly Racey of Ravena, and Tracey Hurst of Dallas, Texas; and five grandchildren. Naomi was predeceased by her father, Arthur V. Turner. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4 at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in Chestnut Lawn Cemetery, New Baltimore. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, 4-7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Naomi may be made to the Ravena Grange, 1363 SR 143, Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2008.

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Ev Stone

June 5, 2008

Reid, Brent, Jill, Kelly, Tracey and Mrs. Turner.
My heart is heavy with the sadness with the loss of Pidge. My sincere sympathy and love goes out to each of you. Our families have shared a bond for many years even before our children were born as Pidge has been my friend since 7th grade. Our only consolation at this time is that Pidge is free of pain and discomfort and in a better place where there is no more pain or sorrow. She is in heaven looking down on us and will be there when called upon. God has his arms around her and they are watching over us. I am here for all of you if you should need anything, someone to talk with or a shoulder to lean on. We will all miss her as we loved her a great deal. Pidge was a very special lady, Mom, Wife, daughter and a great wonderful friend. The closeness of her family and the way they work together is a warm and wonderful feeling and the way they include (like Pidge did) everyone is admired by all of us. I will miss her smile, laughter and the sense of fairness & reality she always had. God Bless you all!
Love Ev & Lew

Robin Possis

June 4, 2008

Dear, dear Brent and family,

My heart hurts for you. I have such wonderful memories of your mother through our many years of friendship. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to know and enjoy her.

You're close to my thoughts and remember that I love you.

Always,
Robin (Horowitz) Possis

Ann Wilsey

June 4, 2008

To all the Griffin Family....husband, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews....my sincere condolences go out to your wonderful close knit family. "Pidge" was a very dear friend of mine and I will miss her terribly. I have many memories of her not only as a "Classmate" but as a young adult raising our families. We had many cups of coffee and more than that a bushel basket of laughs. You children have done your mother and aunt proud. What a lovely woman she was. May God keep her under his wings as she looks down smiling at all of you knowing she did a first class job while here on earth. Take care of each other as she took care of you all and especially keep an eye on your Dad and Grandma Turner.... She will be surely missed by me.....Ann Wilsey - Classmate and Dear Friend......

Bob and Sue Tice

June 3, 2008

Dear Reid and Family We are so sorry to hear about Naomi. Please know that you and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by all on Eleuthera Ave W.

Dorothy Dutton

June 3, 2008

My sincere condolences to the entire Griffin family. I only knew Mrs. Griffin through my sister and brother-in-law (Phyllis and Fred). She was always a happy and friendly person. I know she will be missed by her neighbors, and all who knew her. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Cherish your happier memories. They will ease some of the pain. May she rest in peace now.

Dorothy

doug lange

June 3, 2008

Brent,
I am very sorry for your loss and may your Mom find peace at her new home.
Doug

Kenneth Pass

June 3, 2008

I worked with Pidge for many years in the health department. Please know that I share your sense of loss.

John McEnerney

June 3, 2008

Brent and family,

I am so sorry for your loss..... If I can do anything... let me know!!!

My thoughts are with you at this time....

XO

Pete Davis

June 3, 2008

Brent,
Sorry to read about the passing of your mother. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Agnes Borden

June 2, 2008

Dear Reid and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Pidge is in a kinder and much gentler place, please find peace in your memories. Agnes and Ken Borden

Bob Cowboy-Lydon

June 2, 2008

Mr. Griffin, Brent, Jill, Kelly and Tracey - Dale and I are deeply saddened by your loss. "Mrs. G" will always be remembered with great love. We got to see her at Colonie Center last summer while we were in town. She was a loving, strong, respected friend and I miss her terribly already. Wish I could be there for you.

Debbie (Wallace) Davis & Family

June 2, 2008

Brent & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Having lost my mother to cancer I know how hard it is to ride that rollercoaster. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 2, 2008

Reid, Jill, Kelly, Brent , Tracy and Madeline - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, You have really suffered a great loss. Carolyn & Family

Laurie Rogers

June 2, 2008

Maomi was my boss at the Dept of Health many years ago . To the family you have my deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace!

Class of '55 Ginny

June 2, 2008

To the family of Naomi (Pidge)
The Class of 1955 of Ravena Coeymans HIgh School extends its deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your daughter,sister,wife,mother and grandmother. May you find peace in knowing she is released from her pain.

The Class of '55 will surely miss her but will reflect and enjoy the memories of her in the past.

Chuck Pettinato

June 2, 2008

Kelly and Ron:

Barbara and I are deeply sorry for your loss. She is definitely much happier now than before with the love of God surrounding her and bringing her to unthought of levels of joy.

In the midst of your grieving process, be happy for her and the pain free existence she now has.

Love,

Chuck and Barbara

Sally Consolver-Howas

June 2, 2008

To my Friends who are in my thoughts today,I send my deepest condolences at the passing of Naomi(Pidge). You all are in my heart and thoughts, may she rest in peace and forever in your hearts. She was a wonderful Daughter,Sister, Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am glad I could call her my friend, thinking of all of you.

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