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Gladys Ellen Ferguson Abair, 89, of 41 Brook St., died at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, on May 15, 2004 after a short illness.Born September 18, 1914, Gladys was the daughter of the late Oscar and Phila (Strong) Ferguson of Port Henry. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Fred Abair; and grandson, Stephen D. Abair. Also predeceasing Gladys were three brothers, Harold, Clarence and Oscar Ferguson.Gladys is survived by a son, Wayne F. Abair of Ithaca; one grandson, Matthew D. Abair and his wife, Barbara; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Bethany and Moriah of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Ruth Ferguson Mullen of Mineville, and Ortha Ferguson Tryon of Westport; one brother, George Ferguson of FL, formerly of Chilson, NY; many nieces and nephews.Gladys graduated from Port Henry High School and a two year business school. She devoted her life to family, community and church. She was a member of the Port Henry Methodist Church, served on various committees, and was an avid reader of the Bible.Calling hours for Gladys will be held Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. John Clarke, Thurs., 11 a.m., at the funeral home followed by a graveside service in the Union Cemetery, Port Henry. Those wishing may send memorials to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah, NY. (Published in the Ithaca Journal on May 20, 2004)
Gladys Ellen Ferguson Abair, 89, of 41 Brook St., died at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, on May 15, 2004 after a short illness.Born September 18, 1914, Gladys was the daughter of the late Oscar and Phila (Strong) Ferguson of Port Henry. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Fred Abair; and grandson, Stephen D. Abair. Also predeceasing Gladys were three brothers, Harold, Clarence and Oscar Ferguson.Gladys is survived by a son, Wayne F. Abair of Ithaca; one grandson, Matthew D. Abair and his wife, Barbara; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Bethany and Moriah of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Ruth Ferguson Mullen of Mineville, and Ortha Ferguson Tryon of Westport; one brother, George Ferguson of FL, formerly of Chilson, NY; many nieces and nephews.Gladys graduated from Port Henry High School and a two year business school. She devoted her life to family, community and church. She was a member of the Port Henry Methodist Church, served on various committees, and was an avid reader of the Bible.Calling hours for Gladys will be held Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. John Clarke, Thurs., 11 a.m., at the funeral home followed by a graveside service in the Union Cemetery, Port Henry. Those wishing may send memorials to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah, NY. (Published in the Ithaca Journal on May 20, 2004)
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Gladys Ellen Ferguson Abair, 89, of 41 Brook St., died at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, on May 15, 2004 after a short illness.Born September 18, 1914, Gladys was the daughter of the late Oscar and Phila (Strong) Ferguson of Port Henry. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Fred Abair; and grandson, Stephen D. Abair. Also predeceasing Gladys were three brothers, Harold, Clarence and Oscar Ferguson.Gladys is survived by a son, Wayne F. Abair of Ithaca; one grandson, Matthew D. Abair and his wife, Barbara; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Bethany and Moriah of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Ruth Ferguson Mullen of Mineville, and Ortha Ferguson Tryon of Westport; one brother, George Ferguson of FL, formerly of Chilson, NY; many nieces and nephews.Gladys graduated from Port Henry High School and a two year business school. She devoted her life to family, community and church. She was a member of the Port Henry Methodist Church, served on various committees, and was an avid reader of the Bible.Calling hours for Gladys will be held Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. John Clarke, Thurs., 11 a.m., at the funeral home followed by a graveside service in the Union Cemetery, Port Henry. Those wishing may send memorials to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah, NY. (Published in the Ithaca Journal on May 20, 2004)
Gladys Ellen Ferguson Abair, 89, of 41 Brook St., died at Lakeside Nursing Home, Ithaca, on May 15, 2004 after a short illness.Born September 18, 1914, Gladys was the daughter of the late Oscar and Phila (Strong) Ferguson of Port Henry. Gladys was predeceased by her husband, Fred Abair; and grandson, Stephen D. Abair. Also predeceasing Gladys were three brothers, Harold, Clarence and Oscar Ferguson.Gladys is survived by a son, Wayne F. Abair of Ithaca; one grandson, Matthew D. Abair and his wife, Barbara; three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Bethany and Moriah of Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Ruth Ferguson Mullen of Mineville, and Ortha Ferguson Tryon of Westport; one brother, George Ferguson of FL, formerly of Chilson, NY; many nieces and nephews.Gladys graduated from Port Henry High School and a two year business school. She devoted her life to family, community and church. She was a member of the Port Henry Methodist Church, served on various committees, and was an avid reader of the Bible.Calling hours for Gladys will be held Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. John Clarke, Thurs., 11 a.m., at the funeral home followed by a graveside service in the Union Cemetery, Port Henry. Those wishing may send memorials to the Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, Moriah, NY. (Published in the Ithaca Journal on May 20, 2004)
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