• R.Christine O’Reilly Gemmell 

    R.Christine O’Reilly Gemmell 
    December 31, 2020

    Christine Gemmell, 61, a longtime resident of Kirkville, passed away peacefully with family by her side. Her family was her life. Chris was strong and brave in the face of a lifetime with diabetes until she had a kidney and pancreas transplant several years ago. Chris enjoyed shopping at Amish stores, bidding at auctions, and taking long scenic drives. Most of all she loved the time with her grandkids and especially her two dogs; Zee and Emma.She was predeceased by her husband Graeme (2012), sister Lisa, and her parents Ed and Judy. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her son Graeme Jr. and family, her sisters Tammy Sgroi, Kimberly Tartaglia, her brother Kevin (Valerie) O’Reilly, and her devoted and loving life partner Jim Knighton and all of his family; plus many grandkids, nieces and nephews and cousins.Friends and family may call from 4-6 pm Monday Jan 11th at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Face masks and social distancing are required. Private family only memorial to follow (due to capacity limits).  

    Contributions to be made to:

    Helping Hounds Dog Rescue

    7268 Caswell Ave, North Syracuse, NY 13212 (put in memo: Memory Chris Gemmell)

  • 6 comments

    Gayle Harding

    7 Jan 2021

    Graeme, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know, from how you spoke of her, that she was a wonderful woman in every way and that she raised a great son. May her loving memories help ease your pain. Gayle

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    JoAnn Simek

    7 Jan 2021

    Rest in peace & good health as your journey continues with your husband, sister & parents in Heaven. I miss your FB Posts and photos of your 2 dogs. You will forever remain in my heart. My thoughts & prayers to her family & friends, esp. to Graeme and all the grandchildren, to Jim and his family as well and all who knew this special person ! God Bless. xo

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    Sue & Doug Sprague

    7 Jan 2021

    To Graeme & Family, and to Jim and his Family, Our deepest sympathy for the passing of my friend, Chris. Chris was not only a friend but also my KP (kidney & pancreas) buddy.Sharing notes all the time. Chris was loving, kind and truly loved Graeme and her Grandchildren and her pups. She was so grateful to Graeme, for the gift of his kidney to her. Giving her new life, and grateful to her pancreas Donor too. She was so thankful for her Partner, Jim. He was her right hand man, always with her through thick and thin. Gone too soon, my friend. You will be missed by so many. Forever in my heart. May you Rest In Paradise. Love, thoughts & Prayers and strength to Chris' Family and Friends.

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    Sheila Turpyn

    8 Jan 2021

    So sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. Please accept my deepest sympathy 🙏🙏

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    Alida Corsette

    8 Jan 2021

    Chris was a wonderful lady and will be missed. So very sorry her loss. Love and prayers to the family. RIP xoxo

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    Jim Knighton

    11 Jan 2021

    You Are and Always Will Be My Love ❤️ I LoveYou Babe 💔❤️❤️😍😘

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