Deidre Pitman

Deidre Pitman Obituary

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Age - 87

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September 11, 2023

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Williamsville, NY

PITMAN - Deidre M. "De" (nee Holmes) September 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. ; loving mother of Mark (Elizabeth), Michael (Lynn), Paul (Pamela), Carol (John) Jakala, Christine (Greg) Kaszubski, Tim (Sharlene), Susan (David Feinstein), Matthew (Molly) and Sara (Mike) Sonberg; grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of the late John Holmes. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday 4-7 PM at PERNA DENGLER ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME 1671 Maple Rd. , Williamsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Benedicts Church, Main St. at Eggert Rd. , Eggertsville, Saturday morning at 10:30AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions may be made to Brothers of Mercy Foundation, 10570 Bergtold Rd. , Clarence, NY 14031. On line condolences to www. denglerrobertspernafuneral. com

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