Hilja Jean Watach's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2023 in Elmira Heights, New York

Hilja Jean Watach

October 6, 1926 - July 23, 2023 (96 years old)

Elmira Heights, New York

Hilja Jean Watach's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2023 in Elmira Heights, New York

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Walter J Kent Funeral Home

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Hilja Jean Watach

October 6, 1926 - July 23, 2023 (96 years old)

Elmira Heights, New York

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Hilja Jean Watach Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Hilja Jean Watach of Elmira Heights, New York, born in Schreiber, Ontario, who passed away at the age of 96, on July 23, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hilja Jean Watach to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Emil Sormunen and Hilma Sormunen (Hakala); her husband Michael; her sister Bea Lizotte; and her pets, Kalie, Orphy, Miisha, Bootsie and Lucky.

She is survived by : her nieces and nephews, Richard Lizotte (Debbie) of Canada, Cathy Horan of Waverly, Michael Watach of Elmira, James, Jack Watach of Elmira, William Bilynsky, Michael Bilynsky of Elmira and Mary Daugherty; her cousin Elmi Wilson; her close friends, Sharon Hadley and Pat Blair; and also Lonnie Howell.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Jean through donations to the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 NY 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or the Horseheads Community Animal Shelter.150.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Walter J Kent Funeral Home



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Fri

July 28

Visitation

Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
858 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901

Sat

July 29

Funeral service

Walter J. Kent Funeral Home
858 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901

Sat

July 29

Graveside service

St. Nicholas Cemetery

Sat

July 29

Burial

St. Nicholas Cemetery Legion

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