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Lawrence John Jeffords, 54, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on March 4, 1961, the son of Anne (Russ) Jeffords and the late Norman T. Jeffords.
Mr. Jeffords graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1979 and later attended St. Bonaventure University in Cattaraugus County before graduating in 1983 from the State University of New York at Albany where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He served as a legislative aide to New York State Senator John B. Daly during three legislative sessions as an undergraduate. He received a Presidential Award for Undergraduate Research at SUNY Albany. Mr. Jeffords was an award-winning sales and marketing representative for various nationwide distributors. Throughout his career, he traveled extensively throughout the United States, and was based in Albany, Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo and New York City. He was actively involved in civic pursuits including as founding Executive Board Member of the North Creek/South Creek Playground Challenge, raising funds for the design and creation of a local community playground near his former home in Cheektowaga, NY. He was the president of his Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) at Sacred Heart parish in Niagara Falls, NY. He was an avid music fan, and often entertained friends and family with his sing-song riffs and jokes. He was an accomplished writer who was working on a book of comedic short stories. He enjoyed following the Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team and the Buffalo Bills NFL team.

In addition to his beloved mother, he is survived by two daughters, Erin E. Jeffords and Alison M. Jeffords, his former wife Denise Gennaro of Clarence, NY, one brother Mark C. Jeffords of Buffalo, NY, three sisters Jeanette M. Judd of Niagara Falls, NY, Marcia J. (Kevin) McNallie of East Aurora, NY and Andrea C. (Mark) Turner of Cleveland Heights, OH, also three nieces and two nephews.

He will be fondly missed for his irreverent, yet beloved sense of humor, sharp wit and generous spirit by his extended family and dear friends.

The family will be present on Saturday, from 9-10 AM in the church foyer of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 259 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Jacek P. Mazur officiating.
May divine light shine eternally on his soul.

Lawrence + Denise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman + RUSS, Anne Margaret. Anne (daughter of RUSS, John G and DUPREY, Anna) was born on 3 Nov 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Jan 2022 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY

Anne Margaret Jeffords of Niagara Falls, NY,  passed away at the age of 89 on January 4, 2022, after a brief stay at Niagara Hospice.   She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on November 3, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Anne (Duprey) Russ, who were wed for 65 years.
She graduated from St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Dayton, OH, after graduating from the old St. Mary’s High School in Niagara Falls.  Anne was a dedicated nurse in the newborn nursery at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for more than 30 years.
She was a member of the Niagara Falls Main Street Beautification Committee and St. Mary of the Cataract Church Choir. She enjoyed traveling to the Adirondack Mountains where she spent many summers in her youth with family. She lived a very active lifestyle, often gardening, swimming, knitting, enjoying local parks and outdoor activities, and cheering on her favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills.
For 51 years, she was married to her beloved husband, the late Norman T. Jeffords, a former Niagara County legislator. They were active members of Sacred Heart parish church for many years where their 5 children attended elementary school.
Anne became the primary “breadwinner” for the family after Norman suffered a severe stroke in the 1970’s in his mid-40’s. The couple switched traditional roles.  She worked full time while he attended school events and extracurriculars with their children.
Anne served as a devoted mother to all of her children throughout their lives.  Each is eternally grateful for her kind, gentle, loving manner, as well as her unwavering support through good and bad.
She is predeceased by her son Lawrence J. Jeffords.
She is survived by her adult children Mark C. Jeffords of Buffalo, Jeanette M. Judd of Niagara Falls, Marcia J. (Kevin) McNallie of Cleveland Heights, OH, and Andrea C. Turner, also of Cleveland Heights.   She dearly loved her 7 grandchildren who provided
immense joy: Adam (Rachel) McNallie, Erin (Rich) McGilvray, Alison Jeffords, Emma McNallie, Anna Turner, Elizabeth Judd and Henry Turner.  She was a proud great grandmother of two.  Additionally, she is survived by two brothers: retired Lt. Col. Lawrence Russ of Laconia, NH and Dr. William (Barbara) Russ of Xenia, OH, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Her family included 2 sisters: the late Eleanor Russ and Mary Lu Schmitt, as well as her late brothers: John, James and Leo Paul Russ.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be arranged for the immediate family in the coming weeks, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, NY in the spring.
Memorials in her name may be made to St. Mary’s of the Cataract Church in Niagara Falls, NY.

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In 1900 Census listed as only child - was he the same person as William F Russ??

John married DUPREY, Anna on 15 Nov 1915 in Saranac Lake, Franklin County, NY. Anna (daughter of DUPREY, Syriac) was born on 17 Sep 1896 in New York; died on 14 May 1993 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 11/1965

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Russ, 832 Chilton Ave.,
celebrated their 50th anniversary by attending a Mass
with their family at Sacred Heart Church and a dinner
at the Crown and Anchor Restaurant. The Papal
Apostolic blessing was bestowed.
Married in Saranac Lake,
Nov. 15, 1915, the couple
has resided here for 46
years.
They have seven children
and 34 grandchildren. Their
children include Mrs. Norman
T. J e f f o r d s , 18th
Street; John E. Russ, 90t.h
Street; L. Paul Russ, 99th
Street; and James R. Russ,
Hyde Park Boulevard.
Residing out-of-state are
Mrs. Eugene J. Schmitt and
Dr. William F. Russ, both
of Xenia, Ohio; and Air
Force Capt. Lawrence G.
Russ, Albuquerque, N.M.