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Kirk Marshall Obituary

Kirk Byron Marshall, age 73, died peacefully Saturday, June 9, 2007. He was born February 16, 1934, in Watertown, New York to the late Beatrice Kirk Hobart and Dewitt Marshall. Kirk served 22 years in the U.S. Army and was honored with the Bronze Star during his two tours of service in Vietnam. While living in New York he served as Mayor of North Hornell and was a lifetime member of the Hornell VFW. Kirk owned Norberts Jewelers for 15 years. He was a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol and president of the Kiwanis Club in Hornell. He was past Noble Grand of Hornell IOOF. He was an avid golfer and pilot. Kirk is survived by his wife Joyce, his daughter Anna Marshall and her partner Jeanette Groh; his daughter Adele and husband Craig Gregersen; five grand children, Patricke Marshall, Garrison, Taryn and Christian Elkins and Misty Hunt; two brothers, Pat & Ronald Marshall; two sisters, Sharon Irving and Sonya Leiter; many nieces, nephews and friends. Kirk will be cremated and a public memorial service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday June 20th at 1705 N. Murray Blvd. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2007.

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Bob Castle

June 25, 2007

Joyce,

I want to express the deep sadness I experienced when you emailed me about Kirk's passing. I was floored. Until I found him that day a number of years ago (you all were living in Hormel at the time) and I said to you on the telephone, "I am a voice out of Kirk's past...I hope he remembers me". Of course he did and we had a many years of telephone conversations that covered the lost time. Even though I had not seen him since 1952 it was like we didn't skip a beat as we brought each other up on 40 odd years of our lives. I will miss him. I just wish that we did not have the distance divide that kept us from a face to face meeting. He was my good friend back then and he always will be. Joyce, I wish you and the family the best. If there is anything that I can do...please call me.

Love,

Reuben and Edna Porter

June 25, 2007

Dear Joyce, Anna, and Adele

We were so saddened by Kirks death. You all have been such good and loyal friends through the years you helped to raise our children and they all have cherished memories of all of you.
Kirk was someone who truely brought a lot of joy into our lives. we are looking foreward to continuing our eternal friendship with you all.
Our love and prayers are with you,

Linda Carroll

June 22, 2007

I so glad I had the opportunity to meet Kirk and introduce him to ladder golf. Hugs and prayers to Joyce, Anna, Jeanette, and Patricke.

Patrick Berkman

June 21, 2007

Sorry for your lose. I'm glad I got to see him last year.

Maxine Crow

June 20, 2007

Dearest Joyce & Family: Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers, especially today as we all remember Kirk. "Today is a new link in the chain of life. Forging past to present to future, we strengthen and lengthen the chain in the hands of an ever-renewing God." We ask His blessing on all of us. Much love, Maxine, Harold, and Family.

Leigh Grubbs

June 20, 2007

Joyce,
I can not express to you the loss we feel over Kirk's passing. You are both so special to us and we will miss him dearly as I know you do. Know our prayers are with you and I will call you soon. We will be with you in spirit today. Love, Leigh and Ryan

James R. Huyghe

June 18, 2007

Joyce, We really are sorry about your loss. I can honestly say that Kirk was one of our best friends. I'm sure he is resting with the lord. Our prayers our with you and your family. Jim & Marine Huyghe

Barry Farris

June 17, 2007

We grieve with you. Kirk was a good friend, shooting buddy, and all around great guy. I will sorely miss his daily e-mails. He always sent something to brighten our day. Barry and Le Ette Farris

Barbara Quog

June 17, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Lavon & Janice Warner

June 16, 2007

Our love and sympathy to Joyce and family. We have great admiration for Kirk and Joyce. They made us feel at home in New York. May our Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be with you during this time of bereavement at the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is a good man and friend to all.

Steven Marshall

June 15, 2007

It has been many years since I last saw Uncle Kirk. I remember him as a happy man with a great family. I know all will miss him. My love to all.

Rick and Annie Torrey

June 14, 2007

Joyce, just heard of Kirk leaving us.....so sad, he will be missed by all of us.....Katri and I were just talking about you and Kirk yesterday.....Rick and I will miss his e-mails...our prayers are with you and your family

Morgan Bossie

June 14, 2007

Joyce and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wanted to also extend my parents condolences as well (Mike and Debbie Bossie). They are out of town this week but wanted to let you know that you are in their thoughts. My mom's email address is [email protected] , she was hoping if you got the chance you could email her your phone number or address so they could contact you personally. You are in our thoughts.

Bill & Marge Tierney

June 14, 2007

Dear Joyce and family of Kirk

The "World" has lost a friend. Our sadness, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lora Nash Bradford

June 14, 2007

Joyce, so sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Frederic Siegel

June 13, 2007

My wife and I are deeply saddened by the news of your passing.

Fred and Sharon Siegel

Carol Kemp

June 13, 2007

Dear Joyce, Anna and Adele. We are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. He was a true friend and always a gentleman. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and we are grateful to have known him.

The Kemps--Carol, Chris and Patty

Paul and Carla Barlow

June 13, 2007

Dear Joyce and Family,We are saddened to hear of Kirks passing.He was such a good man and we're so glad we had the opportunity of knowing him.We appreciate all that he did to serve our country and the cause of freedom. We pray that our heavenly Father will bless and comfort all of you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Paul and Carla

Larry & Shirley Pennington

June 13, 2007

Dearest Joyce & Family
Larry & I want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kirk was quite a guy, I will miss his emails.
Love Shirley & Larry

The Seaman Family

June 13, 2007

Kirk brought us all a good laugh and will be remembered as someone who taught us to embrace life to the fullest. We are thankful to have shared a small portion of his life. Our most sincere wishes for comfort at this time of loss.

Ginger and Peg Stewart-LeClair

June 13, 2007

Know that we are here for you all.
You are in our thoughts.

Marilyn & Roger Heers

June 13, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marvina Black Jones

June 13, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Kirk's sudden death. I pray that you and your family will find peace in the wonderful memories that you have. May God Bless You All!

MARY & SHELLY NOYES

June 13, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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