Julia A. Chaffee

Julia A. Chaffee, 92, of Owego, left this world and was united with Paul,her sweetheart and beloved husband of 51 years, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Julia is survived by her treasured children: Sandra Chaffee, TX, Claudia Carlini, Endwell, Rachel and Paul Christoffel, FL, John and Ruth Chaffee, PA, daughter-in-law Mary Chaffee, Candor, her sister Jean Shively, FL, 19 cherished grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren, her very special nieces and nephews who treasure many happy memories of times enjoyed at Aunt Julia and Uncle Pauls farm on Hollister Rd., and her very special friend, Ida Berg, who always stood by Julias side.Julia was born in Binghamton on Oct. 26, 1918 a daughter of the late Guy and Grace (Nichols) Fuller. In addition to her parents and husband, Julia was predeceased by her dear son Mark, brother Stanley and sisters Florence, Grace, Marge, Betty, infant Adrian and son-in-law, Vincent Carlini. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Newark Valley; a devoted wife and mother; a gifted seamstress specializing in wedding gowns and formal wear, and a genealogist at the Tioga County Historical Societya position she thoroughly relished. In her later years she enjoyed the Newark Valley Senior Citizens Club (past president), painting with water colors and creating beautiful floral arrangements. She never ceased to be in awe of a beautiful sunset. This very dear and gentle lady, will be greatly missed.Julia has resided at Riverview Manor for the past 16 months. Her family would like to extend a very sincere THANKYOU to the wonderful 2nd floor staff who provided Julia with exceptional loving care.A celebration of Julias life will be held at the convenience of her family at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley with Rev. Nancy J. Adams officiating Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Friends wishing may kindly consider directing memorials to the Alzheimers Assoc., So. Tier Chapter, 401 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY 13760. Memories and condolences to her family may be shared in her guest book at macphersonfh.com