Gwendolyn Adell Ham Pagan

Gwendolyn Adell Ham Pagan (Rochester, New York) passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at St. John's Nursing Home, age 85 years old. 
She was born June 23, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan; daughter of the late Leon B. Ham & Minnie Lee Ham. She was married to Ariel Figeura Pagan, who predeceased her. She graduated from Saginaw High in Michigan. She went on to receive a certification from Manpower Trade School in Rochester, New York.

She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Ina (Charles) Haywood of Rochester, NY; three sons, Robb Pagan of Rochester, New York, Jami Pagan, & Jem Ariel Pagan, both of Brooklyn, New York; two sisters, Sarah Ham Hicks of Sarasota, Florida, & Frances Ham Zackrie of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Tanima Harris, Thelma Haywood, Hope Pagan, & Jay Pagan; four great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Pagan was predeceased by four brothers, Marshall F. Ham, Howard L. Ham, Renaldo Ham, & Thurman Ham; one sister, Nellie M. Ham; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 2, from 10-2pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd.

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