Gradon John and Cameron Erik Valenta, infant twin sons, passed away peacefully in the arms of their loving parents, John and Sara (Sheldon) Valenta of Mohawk, on Monday, May 31, 2010, at the Neonatal unit of Albany Medical Center , due to prematurity.
Gradon was born on May 30th and his brother Cameron was born on May 31st
Some people come into our lives and quietly stay, others stay for awhile, leaving footprints in our hearts and we are never the same. Gradon and Cameron gave a lifetime of love during their short time on earth.
Besides their parents, they are survived by two siblings, Gavin and Isabella Valenta,of Mohawk, maternal grandparents, Don and Sue Sheldon of Van Hornesville, paternal grandparents John and Tina Valenta of Mohawk, and Fran and Alex Dorantes of Van Hornesville, maternal great-grandparents Jane Myers of Herkimer,Elwin Skip and Barbara Sheldon of Richfield Springs, paternal great-grandfather Walter Yaworski of Jordanville,many lovingaunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.