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Life-long Owego resident, Louise Woodburn, passed away on June 7, 2022. She was 94.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Owego, Louise Nichols was a 1945 Owego graduate. Two momentous occasions from that time period included being selected as Prom Queen and named the \u201cCutest Girl\u201d in her class.<\/p>\n

She will be lovingly remembered as the matriarch of her family and was proud to be an ardent \u201cFlat Rat\u201d resident. As her obituary noted, Louise was, \u201cVery community minded,\u201d and where many in the area benefited from the thousands of hours she volunteered in her lifetime. <\/p>\n

During a memorial service held on June 13, Louise\u2019s brother, Gary Nichols, shared that his sister touched many lives, and remarked, \u201cLouise may not remember everyone she ever met, but anyone who ever met Louise would remember her.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pictured is long-time Owego, N.Y. resident, Louise Woodburn. Louise passed away on June 7 at the age of 94; she is remembered for her exceptional volunteerism in the community. You can read the full obituary and view the memorial service, as well as leave condolences at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Taking a step back, after high school Louise worked for the phone company as a switchboard operator, a dynamic job back in the early days of telephone history. <\/p>\n

Her son David mentioned, \u201cMother was proud of this job because she was able to connect people with people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Louise\u2019s special gift of connecting with people lasted throughout her lifetime. In September of 1950, Louise married Robert Woodburn. The couple purchased their Main Street home in 1955, and Louise remained there for 67 years until her passing.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Robert, an Owego Fire Department Life Member, V.F.W., Elks, Fair Board and Arts Council member, among others, was also a well-respected volunteer. Robert passed away in 2002.<\/p>\n

Long-time residents of the area will remember Woodburn\u2019s Grocery, a popular staple once located at 127 Spencer Ave. in Owego, at the corner of Fox Street.  Louise and Robert owned and operated the grocery for more than three decades until the doors closed in 1985. Running seven days a week while also raising five children, the neighborhood anchor opened in 1935 by Louise\u2019s in-laws, and was one of several small groceries that dotted the Owego landscape. Woodburn\u2019s Grocery was a gathering place for neighbors, as well as a go-to for people working nearby.<\/p>\n

The Woodburn family bloomed as Louise\u2019s children married and started their own families. A way for the Woodburn\u2019s to stay connected was by meeting up at Louise\u2019s house for \u201cWeezy\u2019s Breakfast\u201d every Sunday morning. A tradition that lasted some 25 years, it wasn\u2019t just family who took a turn at the table; Louise welcomed friends and neighbors, too.   <\/p>\n

Louise is also remembered as a receptionist at the former Dr. Christian Aumock\u2019s dental practice in Owego. Her family shared that in the 17 years she worked there, she had a way about her that helped patients feel welcomed and comfortable.<\/p>\n

Noteworthy, too, is honoring Louise\u2019s extensive work in the community as a volunteer. Alongside Robert C. Bassett of the Charles H. Bassett Foundation, Louise was named a Co-Grand Marshal of the 2019 Owego Strawberry Festival Parade. In an article for the Owego Pennysaver that year, Louise had shared that she believed she had attended nearly all of the Strawberry Festivals since 1981.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Arts Council concertgoers might recall seeing Louise at the concerts in the park events, and where she greeted guests while selling 50\/50 tickets. Louise was also a mainstay at the V.F.W. where she often called Bingo games.<\/p>\n

In addition, Louise volunteered for Tioga Opportunities well into her eighties as a delivery person for the Meals on Wheels program.  <\/p>\n

In appreciation of her volunteerism, Woodburn received several awards. She was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, and received the \u201cPresident\u2019s Call to Service Award.\u201d<\/p>\n

The President\u2019s Award, established by President George W. Bush after Sept. 11, 2001, is a civic award that shines a light on volunteers who go above-and-beyond, and whose service positively impacts their communities. For Louise, she had contributed more than 4,000 hours of volunteer service.<\/p>\n

Louise\u2019s 2016 \u201cPresident\u2019s Lifetime Achievement Award,\u201d and then signed by President Barack Obama, stated, in part, \u201cFor her lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service.\u201d    <\/p>\n

Her five children and their spouses, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as extended family and friends, survive Louise.<\/p>\n

A nephew of Louise\u2019s shared, \u201cThis world would be a better place if there were more Louise\u2019s.\u201d Others added that they would remember the one-of-a-kind \u201cWeezy hug,\u201d along with her bright smile. Also mentioned was that Louise found joy and wonder in everything, and showed that \u201cit\u2019s the small things that matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tributes shared on the funeral home website include warmhearted comments like, \u201cMy life was enriched by Louise,\u201d and, \u201cShe was a treasure to generations of people.\u201d  <\/p>\n

You can read the full obituary and view the memorial service, as well as leave condolences at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com<\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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