Mildred L. Kirby

Mildred L. Kirby Mildred L. Kirby (Lamb), age 75, of North Tonawanda, passed away June 20, 2006 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Kirby was born December 30, 1930 in North Tonawanda, daughter of the late Wallace and Olga (Smith) Lamb. Mrs. Kirby is a graduate of North Tonawanda High School, class of 1948 and attended Buffalo State Teachers College where she earned a bachelors and a master's degree. Mrs. Kirby retired in 1989 from the North Tonawanda School District after a 30-year teaching career, including assignments at the Goundry, Pine Woods, Spruce and Drake schools. Mrs. Kirby was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in North Tonawanda where she taught Sunday school for many years, a past member of the executive board of the YMCA of the Tonawandas, has been a member of the American Legion Post 264 for many years, member of the State Retired Teachers Association, has a life membership in the P.T.A. and was a former board member of the Niagara Community Action Program. Mrs. Kirby once received the WHLD Good Neighbor Award for her work in the community. In addition to all her volunteer work Mrs. Kirby also enjoyed traveling, reading, music and people. She was once quoted as saying " I'm very interested in people because I feel everyone has a story to tell." Mrs. Kirby is survived by her husband, Richard M. Kirby of North Tonawanda; her two children, Richard (Paula Heath) Kirby of Rochester and Kathryn (Thomas) McGuire of North Tonawanda; her five grand children, Jennifer McGuire, Joshua, Jesseca, Hannah and Evan Kirby; her brother, Wallace Lamb of West Amherst and predeceased by a sister, Patricia Willby. Friends may call Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home 307 Oliver Street North Tonawanda. Family and friends are invited to Funeral Services Saturday at 11:00 AM from the First United Methodist Church 65 Main Street North Tonawanda, pastor Jay Roberts will officiate. Private burial will take place in Acacia Park Cemetery. PDF Printable Version

Mildred L. Kirby

December 30, 1930 - June 20, 2006