Forestport - Nina E. Rookey, 91, of O'Brien Road passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was born in New Rochelle, NY on May 30, 1918 to Albert and Maria (Heinrich) Kath. Mrs. Rookey grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Eastwood High School. She later lived in Oswego. On December 3, 1937, Nina was united in marriage with Francis W. Rookey in Oswego on December 3, 1937. Mr. Clough died on November 15, 1980. Nina had moved to her present home near Forestport several years ago and had attended Forestport Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Francis A. Rookey of Rochester, MN; three daughters, Judith M. Walsh of Hyde Park, NY, Patricia R. Jorgensen and her husband, William of Pleasanton, CA, and Carol W. Clough of Forestport; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a sister, June Humphrey of Tuscon, AZ. She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Jerry F. Clough on August 26, 2009. Following cremation, her ashes will be entombed with her husband's at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. There will be no calling hours. Her arrangements are entrusted to Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville, NY 13309.
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