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Charlotte L. Aldrich, 88, of Tiffany Road passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Born February 7, 1923 on the family farm in the Town of New Berlin, Charlotte was the daughter of Hugh and Clara (Anderson) Lingee.  She graduated from New Berlin High School with the class of 1940.  She then received her Bachelor’s Degree from Oneonta State Teacher’s College in 1944.  Charlotte spent her entire teaching career in Norwich, beginning at the former South Broad Street School, eventually moving on to Perry Browne where she later entered administration and served as the Assistant Principal and then Principal.  She retired in 1981.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church for over fifty years and a past member of the Norwich Educators Organization and of the New York State Administrators Association.

On July 9, 1947, Charlotte married Robert E. Aldrich.  Robert died on September 17, 2004.  She is survived by sisters-in-law, Viola Aldrich, of Otego and Geraldine Briscoe of Unadilla.  Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Wesley and Elaine Aldrich and family, Shirley and Gilbert Porter, Barbara and Alfred Finch and family, A. William and Karen Rutherford and family, Donna and Fred Murray and family, Sandra and Robert Hopkins and family, Linda Rae and Ron Avolio and family, and Michael Aldrich.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Friends are invited to call at the funeral from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.  Burial will follow the service at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Charlotte may be made to the First Baptist Church, 10 W. Park Place, Norwich, NY  13815, the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY  13815, or to a charity of your choice.

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Beatrice B. Farnham, 88, of Rexford Street, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton.

Born in Norwich on October 3, 1923, Bea was the daughter of Frank and Lillian (Lawton) Brewer.  She graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1942.  On July22, 1944, in St. Paul’s Church, Bea married Gerald F. Farnham.  Gerald died on September 3, 1988.  After working for a short time as a legal secretary, Bea dedicated herself to raising her family.  Later she did clerical work for the Chenango County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services.

Bea was an active member of St. Paul’s Church, the Ladies of Charity, the Altar & Rosary Society as well as the former St. Paul’s Mother’s Club.  She was a Eucharistic Minister and also helped on the Funeral Hospitality Committee.  She volunteered her services at the local food pantries and at Guernsey Library as well as serving as a Girl Scout Leader.

Bea is survived by her eight children and their spouses, Donna  and Warren Snyder of Sebring, FL, Gerald and Constance Farnham, of York, PA, Raymond and Ann Farnham, of Atherton, CA, Kathleen Farnham, of Binghamton, Robert and Catherine Farnham, of Fort Myers, FL, James and Janet Farnham, of New Paltz, NY, Timothy Farnham, of Norwich and Peter Farnham, of Dallas, TX; nine grandchildren, Stacy, Sydney, Geoffery, Stephanie, Kristen, Joseph, David, Kyle and Grace; one great grandson, Trystan; a brother, Ward Brewer and his wife, Betty of North Carolina and two nephews, James and Donald Brewer.  She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Elizabeth Margaret Farnham.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bea will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, October 17, 2011 at St. Paul’s Church.  Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Friends called at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 – 5 p.m.

Contributions in memory of Bea may be made to either the Roots & Wings Food Pantry or to the Our Daily Bread food pantry.

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Thomas R. Franck, Sr., 68, of South Broad Street, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Born on April 6, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Thomas was the son of Marcel and Virginia (O’Brien) Franck.  After high school, Thomas matriculated at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a bachelor’s degree.  He was also honorably discharged from the United States Navy after having served as a naval officer from 1966 – 1970.  Thomas worked for Proctor & Gamble, and retired after 30 years as marketing manager for the company.  After retiring, he enjoyed working as a consultant for a stem cell research company.

Thomas was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He was a regular spectator at his grandchildren’s various sporting events. In retirement, and before returning to Norwich in 2008, he spent eight years in Amelia Island, Florida, where he was an avid golfer.  He also enjoyed traveling to Europe with his wife, especially their trips to Italy.  Thomas was an accomplished carpenter, a devoted fan of Notre Dame football, and a cheeseburger connoisseur.  Thomas was also particularly fond of his bassets Prudence Ethel, Lady Victoria of Norwich, and Bella Sera.

On January, 22, 1966, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Thomas married his beloved wife of 45 years, Salli Feldmann, who survives.  Thomas is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Supensky, and her husband, Lee, of Norwich.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Conner, Brayden, and Carter Jack Supensky, and Kyleigh, Jimmy and Mary Franck; great-grandchildren Emalynn and Haidyn Bush; and brother Marcel Franck.  Thomas Franck, Jr. and Michael Franck also survive.

Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, October 3, 2011, from 4 – 7 p.m.  In recognition of Thomas’ wishes, there will be no funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Thomas’ memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY  13815, or the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY  13815.

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Barbara (Bartlett) McNeil, 90, of Norwich, passed away on September 25, 2011, at the Chenango Memorial Hospital Residential Health Care Facility.  She was born on September 6, 1921 in Randallsville, NY to the late George and Maude (Soule) Bartlett.  Barbara was predeceased in 1964 by her husband, William Patrick McNeil, whom she married on February 14, 1945.

Barbara was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she devoted her whole life to her family.  She also loved playing cards and bingo, and watching various sports on television during her leisure time.  She was particularly a fan of the New York Yankees.  While residing at Golden Age apartments, Barbara volunteered her time as the resident Treasurer.  She spent many years working as the bookkeeper for Ellinwood Auto Parts in Norwich.

Barbara is survived by her son, Emerton “John,” and his wife, Linda, of Hendersonville, NC; and daughter Barbara Schermerhorn, and her husband Walter, of Norwich.  Her grandchildren Amy (Mark) Franklin, Matthew (Kathy) Schermerhorn, Renee (Terry) Roberts, and William (Riannon) McNeil also survive.  Barbara is also survived by ten great-grandchildren:  Brandon and Blaine Franklin; Megan, William, and Connor Schermerhorn; Lindsay, Paige, and Parker Roberts; and Thad and Mackenzie McNeil; and her special niece, Marilyn Guy, of Delhi, NY.  She was also predeceased by her brothers, Donald and Emerton, and sisters, Marjorie, Armitta, Lucy, Alzada, and Abby.

Barbara’s family extends a note of thanks for the excellent care provided to Barbara by Drs. Mulik, Cook, and Brereton, and the nursing staff at the Chenango Memorial Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at St. Paul’s Church with Rev. Ralph Bove, pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Friends are invited to call at the church from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barbara’s memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY  13815, or to the Holy Family School, 17 Prospect St., Norwich, NY  13815.

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Laurence “Larry” Kennedy, 53, of Norwich peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2011, at his home and surrounded by family.

Born in Norwich on February 12, 1958, Larry was the son of Thomas and Beverly (Wakefield) Kennedy.  He grew up in the Oxford-Norwich area and graduated from Phoenix High School in 1976.  After graduation, Larry joined the United States Navy for which he served ten years.  He did many different jobs after the Navy.  He was an entrepreneur in Norwich and took great pleasure in running his own business.

Larry was also devoted to his family and loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa (Dempsey) Kennedy, parents Thomas and Anna Kennedy; children Shannon (Jay) Smith, Sarah (Matt Lindholm) Kennedy, Erin (Thomah Scott) Kennedy, Michael (Val) Kennedy, and Joshua (Jessica) Kennedy; stepchildren Amber (Paul) McMullen, Meghan McMullen, Colleen McMullen, and Paula (Shane) Crawford; grandchildren Gavin and Garret Smith, Chelsea Kolis, Mason and Cassidy Lindholm, Allan and Andru Donnelly, Dakota Andrial, Dylan, Briana and Alex Kennedy, Jada Kennedy; stepgrandchildren P.J., Cadan, and Riley Russell, Caleb Gray, Bryshaun McMullen and Ella Blackwell, Trelane and Tarrendara Crawford, and Robby and Allanalee Button.  Little Jordan Kennedy is on the way.  Larry is also survived by brothers Ernie and Tom Cook, and sisters Jackie Boeman, Jane Cook, Vickie Hendrickson, and Annette Monday.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Larry was predeceased by his mother, Beverly, brother, Thomas, and granddaughter, Jade Kennedy.

In recognition of Larry’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.  A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at the VFW Post 2782, 61 E. Main Street, Norwich.

Contributions in memory of Larry may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK  73123-1718.

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