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Grace Monaghan Obituary
Calling hours for Grace will be held Friday January 8th from 11-12 at St Michael's Church with Mass to begin at 12 noon, burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Keuka Comfort Care Home, Penn Yan Elks Lodge or Rock Ministries. Grace was born December 21,1936 the daughter of George and Sarah Robinson Schroeher. Grace was the first president of the Penn Yan Women's Club, past Chaplin of the Elks Lodge and member of the Women of the Moose.
She was past Executive Secretary of the Red Cross and a Cantor at St Michael's Church for many years. Grace was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to sing/ dance, bake and play bridge. Grace is survived by two daughters Maureen Wise and Mrs. (Thomas) Eileen Best both of Penn Yan and son-in-law Lawrence Wise. Grandchildren Paul, Troy, Erin Wise/ Emily/ Mary (Matthew) Spite, Peter, Thomas, and Daniel Johnson. One Great grandchild Makayla Spite. A sister Catherine Balzer of Virginia Beach. She was predeceased by her husband Edward in 2000, daughters Kathleen, and Susan, sons Peter and Tim , brothers George, Jim Schoeher, Terry Madaglia, sister.
Arrangements by Weldon Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.
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December 30, 2009
Maureen and Eileen,
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady, I will really miss her. My thoughts and Prayers are with both of you and your families.
Lorie Fleming
Linda Cowell
December 28, 2009
Maureen and Family, So very sorry to hear about your Mom, our community has lost a great lady.
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