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Laura was born in Ithaca on January 17, 1937. After leaving her job as a clerk at Mack’s Pharmacy in 1981, she began her working career in earnest as nanny to four grandchildren. She found joy in traveling the country, especially it’s shores, with her beloved husband. Above all, she cherished her family dearly.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William; daughter Georgia (Paul) Hotchkiss; on Tom (Kristen) Ford; sister, Ella (Roger) Boda; rother, Charles (Vivian) Lent; four grandchildren, Brett and Brian Hotchkiss, Matthew and Jocelyn Ford; nieces, Tamra (Rich) Schad and Kim Ford; nephews, Michael and Les Boda, and Nathan (Brantley) Ford; brother in law, Robert (Jane) Ford and sister in law, Nanci Ford, numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews.
The family will hold prayers of committal at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Red Cross, 201 West Clinton St, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lansing Funeral Home, 32 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY .