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Batavia couple were inseparable for 60 years, right to their final days

By Howard B. Owens

Batavia residents Ed and Floreen Hale were married for 60 years and for all those years, according to family members, they were inseparable.

A week ago, they spent their final hours together in the same room at UMMC. Mrs. Hale died Feb. 7. Mr. Hale passed the next day.

“He was a gentleman right up to the end, waiting for her to go first,” said the couple’s daughter Renee Hirsch.

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Mark Brudz

My wife and I Knew Floreen @ St. Jerome's where she was a switchboard operator f, wonderful woman, wonderful couple. They both touched a lot of people. It was always nice to see them pop up in a local restaurant. They will be missed by many, many people.

Feb 16, 2014, 11:53pm Permalink
Jennifer Ross

Rest in Peace Floreen and Ed.
God has a special place for you in Heaven. This is how marriage is supposed to be.

Renee, Ricky and your families:
May the wonderful memories you have help to comfort you now and always.

Feb 17, 2014, 6:14am Permalink
Scott Blossom

Inseparable for 60 years........
And still counting.

God bless both of you and all of your family and friends.

Feb 17, 2014, 8:49pm Permalink

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