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William Wolfe Obituary
WOLFE Reverend William Raymond Wolfe, retired United Church of Christ minister, died of cancer, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Croasdaile Village, Durham, North Carolina. He was 86. William was born March 28, 1923 to Harry Cleveland Wolfe and Edith Constance Wolfe of Verona, Pennsylvania. He received his M. Div. and ordination from Yale Divinity School, '48. During his pastoral career he served the First Congregational Church of Plymouth, CT, The Community Church of Stow, OH, First Congregational Church, Daytona Beach, FL, and Paramus Congregational Church, Paramus, NJ. He retired to Fairfield, PA in 1988.Throughout his life, William was an outspoken pacifist and impassioned advocate for human rights. His ministry was marked by gentleness, strong faith, intelligence and humor. William is survived by his beloved wife, Alida Bloodgood Wolfe, his four children, and nine grandchildren.Memorial Services will be held at United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC, on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Final interment will be in Prospect, CT.Memorial donations may be made through Church World Service at 1006 Lamond Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 or phone 919-688-3843.
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May 14, 2009
We will truly miss Bill. He was such a kind individual that touched all of our lives in so many positive ways. We will also miss our visits to Bill and Alida's former home in Fairfield, PA, the bird watching, card games, and lively discussions on world events. Bill's witticism was wonderful!
Our deepest sympathy to you, Alida, and your family. We truly love you and wish you God's blessing during this time.
Michael, Rachelle, and Eddie
Gina & Joe Pomponio
May 7, 2009
Edited because I left my email address out
on previous message.
Amy Podmayersky-Sweezy
May 6, 2009
I have such fond memories of my childhood and young adulthood in The Paramus Congregational Church wonderfully and warmly guided by Mr. Wolfe. I was an active member for the twenty years that Mr. Wolfe lead the Congregation. He taught my Confirmation classes, counseled me, married me and Christened my son Richard. I can remember many a conversation that I had with him during those significant milestones in my life and always walking away better for having spoken to him. I know that he touched many people's lives and hearts and that is a true testament to a life well lived! My condolences to all of his family, especially Mrs. Wolfe who I remember very fondly as well.
Gina Pomponio
May 3, 2009
We are so sad to hear that Rev. Bill passed. Your family has always held a special place in our hearts. Alida, I know God will bless you with his strength to help you get thru this time of sorrow.
Twenty five years ago, I had the privilege of being the Nurse for Bill's wonderful Mother, Edith. In those two years, I came to know your family as it were my own. I cherished sharing the humor, Alida's recipes and warmth of your entire family. May the wonderful memories I have of Bill and your family bring you comfort.
eugene himsel
May 3, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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