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Dorene Gaynor
Mrs. Dorene Gaynor (nee Wallace), 82, of Lorain, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006
at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, following a brief illness.
She was born in Paint Lick, KY on July 9, 1924. She graduated from
Asbury College in Wilmore, KY in 1948 with a major in Early Childhood
Development. After graduation, she moved to Berea, OH and worked as a
housemother at the Berea Children's Home where she met and later married her
husband and moved to Lorain.
She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Lorain,
where she served as Sunday school teacher, choir member, and was a member of
the United Methodist Women's Mary Circle. She served as President of Church
Women United, and also worked in the Church's day care center. She was a
longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and countless other causes. She
later joined Delaware Avenue United Methodist Church and continued her
volunteer service there.
She loved traveling, sewing, music, gardening, as well as enjoying her
family and reading The Bible.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lawrence E. Gaynor Sr.,
twin daughters Sarah Powers of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sandra Agnello
of Macomb, MI., son L. Edward Gaynor Jr., of Lorain; a brother Ralph O.
Wallace of Paris, KY.; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Ola (nee
Johnson) Wallace, brother William R. Wallace; and sister Zella P. Calico.
Friends may call at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer, and Cool Home For
Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain on Friday Sept. 8, 2006 from 2-4 PM and
6-9 PM.
Funeral services will be Saturday Sept. 9, 2006 at 10:00 am in
Delaware Ave. United Methodist Church, 658 E. Erie, Lorain with Rev. John
Ferris, officiating.
Burial will be in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, Ohio
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the New
Life Hospice of St. Joseph, c/o Community Health Partner's Foundation, 3600
Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053.
Condolences
From: Sue Smith (Higgins/Trifiletti)
Relation: Old Neighbor
My deepest sympathy to the
Gaynor family. My family use to live next door on Lincoln Street many years
ago. We were friends with Sally and Sandy. Mrs. Gaynor was always so nice.
Sue Smith (Higgins/Trifiletti)
From: Ted & Sharon Mental
Relation: Friend
To the Gaynor Family,
We send our condolences for your loss. She was a special person. I'll
always remember her from our circle gatherings at the First United Methodist
Church Women's Society.
Sincerely,
Ted & Sharon Mental
From: Jenni and Jason Fisher
Relation: Friend
Mr. Gaynor, Ed, Jen, Megan, Jackie, Brian, and the entire Gaynor Family:
We pray for strength and peace for you at this difficult time. May you find
comfort in your family and friends; but more importantly, comfort in the
Lord. Our hearts go out to you all. We love you.
Jenni and Jason Fisher
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