Florence Davis Chilson, 86, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home surrounded by her family. Born in Bakerstown, PA, Florence grew up in Elbridge. She was a 1944 graduate of Elbridge High School, and she later attended Auburn Community College. Florence retired in 1986 following 15 years at GTE, Camillus. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Jordan. Florence was a member of the American Society of Women Accountants, and she was formerly active with the Greater JE Chamber of Commerce and the JE Area Church Board. She will be remembered for devoting her life to family and home. Florence was predeceased by husband, Charles S. Chilson; three-year old son, Chris; her parents, Charles and Ida; and brothers, Vern and David Davis. Surviving are her children, David Chilson, Gordon (Terry) Chilson, Linda (Jim) Hawley and Cathy (Russell) Valentine; two sisters, Rose Marie Ostrander and Patricia Fillingham; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Church, Jordan. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. (Rte. 5), Elbridge. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, Auburn, or St. Patrick's Church, Jordan.
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May 3 to May 4, 2012
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May 3 to May 4, 2012
Florence Davis Chilson, 86, of Elbridge, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home surrounded by her family. Born in Bakerstown, PA, Florence grew up in Elbridge. She was a 1944 graduate of Elbridge High School, and she later attended Auburn Community College. Florence retired in 1986 following 15 years at GTE, Camillus. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Jordan. Florence was a member of the American Society of Women Accountants, and she was formerly active with the Greater JE Chamber of Commerce and the JE Area Church Board. She will be remembered for devoting her life to family and home. Florence was predeceased by husband, Charles S. Chilson; three-year old son, Chris; her parents, Charles and Ida; and brothers, Vern and David Davis. Surviving are her children, David Chilson, Gordon (Terry) Chilson, Linda (Jim) Hawley and Cathy (Russell) Valentine; two sisters, Rose Marie Ostrander and Patricia Fillingham; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Church, Jordan. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bush Funeral Home, 120 E. Main St. (Rte. 5), Elbridge. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, Auburn, or St. Patrick's Church, Jordan.
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May 3 to May 4, 2012
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May 3 to May 4, 2012
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