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Paula M. Davey, 65

Paula Maria Theresia Davey, 65, of Lancaster, PA. passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

She was the wife of Raymond G. Davey, with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage on September 5th. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, Paula was the daughter of the late Philippus C. and Cornelia M. Franssen Kraan. She lived in Holland until 1954, at which point she and her family moved to Melbourne, Australia.  Paula resided in Melbourne until 1980, when she and her husband and young daughters came to the United States.

Paula enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially to Umea, Sweden.  She loved animals, as evidenced by her love for her grand-dogs, Dolly and Rita.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, Paula is survived by her children: Catherine A. married to Fred Blair of Lititz, Rachel S. Davey of Philadelphia, Paul A. Davey of Lancaster, and Sarah L. Davey of Philadelphia; her 3 grandchildren Michael, Cassaundra, and Jonathan; her 2 sisters Corrie Wilson, Elisabeth Lomas and her brother, Philip Kraan, all of Melbourne, Australia. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Brigitte Phillips of Lancaster. Paula was preceded in death by her brother, Willem Kraan.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, from 10-11AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Paula’s memory to the United Way of Lancaster, 630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601, or visit http://www.uwlanc.org/. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100

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Condolences to the Family

Dear Sarah,

     I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.  My sweet girl, if there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to contact me.  I cherish my memories of you and Hilary growing up together.  I send my love and prayers for you and your family.

Terri Urey

Rachel, my Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. So sorry to hear of your loss; and thinking of You.
Sincerely,
Despina Belsemes

Dear Sarah,

  I am so sorry to learn of Mama Davey passing. At this difficult time know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sandie Baker

Dear Ray,

We send our deepest sympathy for your loss of Paula, your wife and friend.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Friends and colleagues in Holmsund Sweden through Mikael Nensén

Dear Ray,

We am so very saddened to hear of the death of Paula. You and your family are in our thoughts and you have our deepest sympathies.

On behalf of all of your friends in Sweden I which to convey our most sincere condolences. We will always cherish the fond memories of Paula.

With love,
Erik Nordin

Dear Rachel:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Shirley and Murray

Dear Elisabeth  and Philip and Family 

My condolences on your sisters death   My name is  Michele Gallin but I was named Michele  Tevlin
and I lived in  Vardon  Street  Springvale   Vic   I just saw this post while trying to track  Elisabeth and her whereabouts  as I went to school with her at Killester in  Australia  My   email is allrental@optusnet.com.au  if this message can be passed on to Elisabeth that would be great
Once again  I remember Paula and her spirit  

Thanking you
Michele Gallin
13 Lasswade Court
Brighton  3186
0413496649

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