Verna Aiken passed away at her home peacefully on the morning of December 6, 2021.
Verna Eileen Kingston Aiken was born May 11, 1925, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Minor and Bessie Johnston Kingston. She attended the old Theresa High School and went on to attend the Watertown School of Commerce graduating June 6, 1944. She worked for the New York Air Brake Company in Watertown, NY for a few years before joining the Farmers National Bank in Theresa, NY, as well as the work at the Post Office in Theresa.
She remained in banking over 30 years with Seaway National, and later the Jefferson National banks. She retired in 1985.
She wed Floyd Jack Aiken on March 26, 1946 at the Theresa Presbyterian Church, Theresa, NY. Jack passed away Jan. 3, 2002.
Verna loved gardening, knitting, needlepoint, lighthouses, her family, and the St. Lawrence River and its history.
Her passion was connecting with and helping others.
Verna is survived by two sons, Thomas Albert, Clayton, NY and Timothy Ernest and his wife Susan McParland, Theresa, NY, three grandchildren, Benjamin (Katie) Faifax, VA, Jeremy (Stephanie), Charleston,SC, and Kyle Gregory of Pennsylvania and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Eleanor, Fairfax, VA.
Along with her parents,and husband, a brother Willis (Tubby) and his wife Bessie (Hale) predeceased her.
Per her wishes she will be cremated with her ashes interred next to her husband in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, NY.
Arrangements are with The Frederick Bros. Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of Jefferson County or the Meals on Wheels program through the Jefferson County Office of the Aging.
Verna Eileen Kingston Aiken was born May 11, 1925, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Minor and Bessie Johnston Kingston. She attended the old Theresa High School and went on to attend the Watertown School of Commerce graduating June 6, 1944. She worked for the New York Air Brake Company in Watertown, NY for a few years before joining the Farmers National Bank in Theresa, NY, as well as the work at the Post Office in Theresa.
She remained in banking over 30 years with Seaway National, and later the Jefferson National banks. She retired in 1985.
She wed Floyd Jack Aiken on March 26, 1946 at the Theresa Presbyterian Church, Theresa, NY. Jack passed away Jan. 3, 2002.
Verna loved gardening, knitting, needlepoint, lighthouses, her family, and the St. Lawrence River and its history.
Her passion was connecting with and helping others.
Verna is survived by two sons, Thomas Albert, Clayton, NY and Timothy Ernest and his wife Susan McParland, Theresa, NY, three grandchildren, Benjamin (Katie) Faifax, VA, Jeremy (Stephanie), Charleston,SC, and Kyle Gregory of Pennsylvania and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Eleanor, Fairfax, VA.
Along with her parents,and husband, a brother Willis (Tubby) and his wife Bessie (Hale) predeceased her.
Per her wishes she will be cremated with her ashes interred next to her husband in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, NY.
Arrangements are with The Frederick Bros. Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of Jefferson County or the Meals on Wheels program through the Jefferson County Office of the Aging.
Verna Aiken passed away at her home peacefully on the morning of December 6, 2021.
Verna Eileen Kingston Aiken was born May 11, 1925, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Minor and Bessie Johnston Kingston. She attended the old Theresa High School and went on to attend the Watertown School of Commerce graduating June 6, 1944. She worked for the New York Air Brake Company in Watertown, NY for a few years before joining the Farmers National Bank in Theresa, NY, as well as the work at the Post Office in Theresa.
She remained in banking over 30 years with Seaway National, and later the Jefferson National banks. She retired in 1985.
She wed Floyd Jack Aiken on March 26, 1946 at the Theresa Presbyterian Church, Theresa, NY. Jack passed away Jan. 3, 2002.
Verna loved gardening, knitting, needlepoint, lighthouses, her family, and the St. Lawrence River and its history.
Her passion was connecting with and helping others.
Verna is survived by two sons, Thomas Albert, Clayton, NY and Timothy Ernest and his wife Susan McParland, Theresa, NY, three grandchildren, Benjamin (Katie) Faifax, VA, Jeremy (Stephanie), Charleston,SC, and Kyle Gregory of Pennsylvania and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Eleanor, Fairfax, VA.
Along with her parents,and husband, a brother Willis (Tubby) and his wife Bessie (Hale) predeceased her.
Per her wishes she will be cremated with her ashes interred next to her husband in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, NY.
Arrangements are with The Frederick Bros. Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of Jefferson County or the Meals on Wheels program through the Jefferson County Office of the Aging.
Verna Eileen Kingston Aiken was born May 11, 1925, in Ogdensburg, NY, the daughter of Minor and Bessie Johnston Kingston. She attended the old Theresa High School and went on to attend the Watertown School of Commerce graduating June 6, 1944. She worked for the New York Air Brake Company in Watertown, NY for a few years before joining the Farmers National Bank in Theresa, NY, as well as the work at the Post Office in Theresa.
She remained in banking over 30 years with Seaway National, and later the Jefferson National banks. She retired in 1985.
She wed Floyd Jack Aiken on March 26, 1946 at the Theresa Presbyterian Church, Theresa, NY. Jack passed away Jan. 3, 2002.
Verna loved gardening, knitting, needlepoint, lighthouses, her family, and the St. Lawrence River and its history.
Her passion was connecting with and helping others.
Verna is survived by two sons, Thomas Albert, Clayton, NY and Timothy Ernest and his wife Susan McParland, Theresa, NY, three grandchildren, Benjamin (Katie) Faifax, VA, Jeremy (Stephanie), Charleston,SC, and Kyle Gregory of Pennsylvania and two great-grandchildren, Jack and Eleanor, Fairfax, VA.
Along with her parents,and husband, a brother Willis (Tubby) and his wife Bessie (Hale) predeceased her.
Per her wishes she will be cremated with her ashes interred next to her husband in Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, NY.
Arrangements are with The Frederick Bros. Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of Jefferson County or the Meals on Wheels program through the Jefferson County Office of the Aging.
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