Friday 29 March 2019

A Couple of Obits

Richard Bement Kershaw was the son of John Arthur Kershaw & Lillian A Manchester; traces back to Hezekiah Rogers Jr & Hannah Vincent.  He married Dorothy Stafford Morey, the daughter of James W Morey & Florence B Stafford. 

Richard was the owner/operator of a direct mail circulation company and Dorothy worked as a music teacher.  Richard died in 1987.

New York Times, 7 Apr 1971
KERSHAW - Dorothy K, of 84 Hillside Ave, new Rochelle, NY, on April 5, 1971, beloved wife of Richard B Kershaw and cousin of R Stafford Edwards. Services at the Geo T Davis Memorial, 14 Le Count, Pl, New Rochelle, 1 pm Friday.

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courtesy of Dan - Find A Grave
Louise H Ray, the daughter of Thomas R Ray & Estella M Flagler married Carl J Easton in 1937 at Clifton Park, NY.

They are buried at the Clifton Park Baptist Cemetery in NY.

Schenectady Gazette, Mon, 24 Jan 1972
Easton of Elnora Dies; Shenendehowa Offical
courtesy of Dan - Find A Grave
Clifton Park - Carl J Easton of RD 4 Elnora died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Mr Easton, a native of Esperance, had lived in Elnora 42 years. He was employed as business administrator by the Shenendehowa Central School District 17 years, retiring last July. Mr Easton was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cobleskill, the Mohawk Grange of Elnora, the New York State Teachers Retirement System and was a member of the original Board of Education of the Shenendehowa District. He was also a charter member of the Capital Area Chapter of New York State Association of School Business Officials. A graduate of Albany State University, Mr Easton had taught in several other school system[s] before his association with Shenendehowa District. Survivors include his widow, Mrs Louise R East; a son, James C Easton of Elnora; his mother, Mrs Nellie Easton of Esperance, and a brother, Kenneth W Easton of Scotia. An aunt and a niece also survive. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Gordon C Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park. The Rev James Meek, pastor of Clifton Park Center Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Clifton Park Center Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clifton Park Center Baptist Church.

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