Obituary for Paul E. McGaffney at Eddy Funeral Homes

Paul E. McGaffney

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Born:

September 4, 1929

Died:

July 14, 2012

Services:

Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 North Main Street, Amboy, IN

Services:

Family and Friends will gather from 4:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, at the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home

Paul E. McGaffney, 82, of Amboy, IN, passed away at 8:15 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Kokomo, IN on September 4, 1929, the son of John J. and Effie M. Hilkirk McGaffney. Paul married Laura Swingle on April 6, 1959.

Paul was a 1948 graduate of Galveston High School and a member of the Converse Church of Christ. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1989 as a supervisor in the Tool and Dye Casting Department. He was a member of the Miami County Historical Society and a U.S. Army Veteran with the 112^th Infantry Regiment.

He is survived by a daughter Monica Oliver of Tipton, IN; a son Randy James of California and a step-son William Ray Huiras and his wife Donna Jolene of Silver Lake, IN; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Laura, two sisters Mary Barbour and Isabel Galloway and a brother John J. McGaffney, Jr.

A service celebrating the life of Paul E. McGaffney will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 North Main Street, Amboy, IN . Burial will be in Santa Fe Cemetery and family and friends will gather from 4:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday at the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the Miami County Historical Society.

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 04:04 — Phyllis Swingle

Monica, I was saddened

Monica, I was saddened to hear Paul passed away. He will be sorely missed by all. Our family holds many years of fond memories of the family reunions in Amboy. They won't be the same without him. Sincerely, Phyllis Swingle and Family

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 03:27 — Amanda Harvey

Paul was such a kind and

Paul was such a kind and wonderful man. I had the privilege of being his neighbor for several years and he was loved by both my children and myself very much. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Peace and comfort to his family..

Wed, 07/18/2012 - 01:15 — Jim and Pat Otis

Monica, we're so sorry to

Monica, we're so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We always enjoyed his vibrant personality and energetic approach to life. Many blessings to you in this time of grief and transition. We trust you'll feel the Lord's close presence. Love, Jim and Pat

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 15:09 — Joy James Clark

Dear Monica and Randy.... My

Dear Monica and Randy.... My heart aches for you both at this very difficult and sad time. Just know that though the ones we love may leave life as we know it, in our memory, the love we know will always carry on. May the memories you have of your dad keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal. He will always live in your heart! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love and Hugs! ~Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal....! Joy James Clark

Tue, 07/17/2012 - 00:46 — Teryl Martin

Our thoughts & prayers are

Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love, Dick, Teryl, Tyler, & Tanner

Mon, 07/16/2012 - 22:19 — Barrie & Judy Rassi

Dear Monica, Randy, and Bill,

Dear Monica, Randy, and Bill, We were saddened to read of the loss of your father. He was a good friend I worked with and got to know at the museum over twenty years ago. After the building renovation was completed he continued to volunteer on so many different projects. He loved showing off the museum to others and pointing out projects he had helped with. I greately regret that we will be out of state and I will be unable to express my sympathy to you in person. He will be missed and our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your families. Barrie

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