Henrietta Denison, 89; member of early family
By Anne Roth
Staff Writer
Henrietta Denison, a member of an old Syracuse family, died Thursday at Castle Rest Nursing Home, Syracuse. She was 89 and lived at 43 Jordan St, Skaneateles.
Miss Denison, who is remembered by family members as an outgoing, social person, was one of five children of Henry and Blanche Goodelle Denison. She was born on the family farm in what is now the Eastwood section of the city.
The farm, called Mineral Springs, ran along James Street and north on Thompson Road past the current location of Oberdorfer Foundry. There was a race track and clubhouse on the farm where horse owners gathered to compete, her nephew, Anthony Denison, explained.
Miss Denison's grandfather, also named Henry, was instrumental in the building of the Erie Canal. The family oversaw their considerable real estate holdings from the Denison Building which was located at 211 E Fayette St.
Miss Denison was a graduate of Goodyear Burhngame School and worked for a short time as a receptionist for Carpenter & Hughes opticians. Most of her life was spent caring for her family and as an active church volunteer. She lived with her mother and brother, Henry, in Fayetteville and Skaneateles. After the death of their mother, Henrietta and Henry continued to live together.
"The thing that strikes me the most is her faithfulnes to her brother," the Rev J Edward Putnam, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, said today "The two of them nurtured each other She was an unbelievably devoted person She kept him going She was a very sturdy person until illness overtook her".
Said her nephew, "She was a grand lady She was a great hostess and loved people " Miss Denison suffered a stroke in January and never returned home When she moved into the nursing home in March, her brother, who is 86, joined her.
"They were very social people," said her niece-in-law. Donna Denison "They loved mingling with younger people as well as their own age group. They were delightful" Miss Denison was a member of St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles. She was among the founders, 40 years ago, of the St James Thrift Shop An all-volunteer effort, the thrift shop raises $15,000 annually for church programs.
Surviving are her brother, Henry D Jr of Syracuse, a cousin, Jean Prior of Novelty, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 am Monday at St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, the Rev. Putnam officiating Burial will be m Oakwood-Mormngside Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p m. Sunday at Burns-Garfield Memorial Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.
Syracuse Herald Journal - June 29, 1991, Syracuse, New York
By Anne Roth
Staff Writer
Henrietta Denison, a member of an old Syracuse family, died Thursday at Castle Rest Nursing Home, Syracuse. She was 89 and lived at 43 Jordan St, Skaneateles.
Miss Denison, who is remembered by family members as an outgoing, social person, was one of five children of Henry and Blanche Goodelle Denison. She was born on the family farm in what is now the Eastwood section of the city.
The farm, called Mineral Springs, ran along James Street and north on Thompson Road past the current location of Oberdorfer Foundry. There was a race track and clubhouse on the farm where horse owners gathered to compete, her nephew, Anthony Denison, explained.
Miss Denison's grandfather, also named Henry, was instrumental in the building of the Erie Canal. The family oversaw their considerable real estate holdings from the Denison Building which was located at 211 E Fayette St.
Miss Denison was a graduate of Goodyear Burhngame School and worked for a short time as a receptionist for Carpenter & Hughes opticians. Most of her life was spent caring for her family and as an active church volunteer. She lived with her mother and brother, Henry, in Fayetteville and Skaneateles. After the death of their mother, Henrietta and Henry continued to live together.
"The thing that strikes me the most is her faithfulnes to her brother," the Rev J Edward Putnam, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, said today "The two of them nurtured each other She was an unbelievably devoted person She kept him going She was a very sturdy person until illness overtook her".
Said her nephew, "She was a grand lady She was a great hostess and loved people " Miss Denison suffered a stroke in January and never returned home When she moved into the nursing home in March, her brother, who is 86, joined her.
"They were very social people," said her niece-in-law. Donna Denison "They loved mingling with younger people as well as their own age group. They were delightful" Miss Denison was a member of St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles. She was among the founders, 40 years ago, of the St James Thrift Shop An all-volunteer effort, the thrift shop raises $15,000 annually for church programs.
Surviving are her brother, Henry D Jr of Syracuse, a cousin, Jean Prior of Novelty, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 am Monday at St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, the Rev. Putnam officiating Burial will be m Oakwood-Mormngside Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p m. Sunday at Burns-Garfield Memorial Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.
Syracuse Herald Journal - June 29, 1991, Syracuse, New York
Henrietta Denison, 89; member of early family
By Anne Roth
Staff Writer
Henrietta Denison, a member of an old Syracuse family, died Thursday at Castle Rest Nursing Home, Syracuse. She was 89 and lived at 43 Jordan St, Skaneateles.
Miss Denison, who is remembered by family members as an outgoing, social person, was one of five children of Henry and Blanche Goodelle Denison. She was born on the family farm in what is now the Eastwood section of the city.
The farm, called Mineral Springs, ran along James Street and north on Thompson Road past the current location of Oberdorfer Foundry. There was a race track and clubhouse on the farm where horse owners gathered to compete, her nephew, Anthony Denison, explained.
Miss Denison's grandfather, also named Henry, was instrumental in the building of the Erie Canal. The family oversaw their considerable real estate holdings from the Denison Building which was located at 211 E Fayette St.
Miss Denison was a graduate of Goodyear Burhngame School and worked for a short time as a receptionist for Carpenter & Hughes opticians. Most of her life was spent caring for her family and as an active church volunteer. She lived with her mother and brother, Henry, in Fayetteville and Skaneateles. After the death of their mother, Henrietta and Henry continued to live together.
"The thing that strikes me the most is her faithfulnes to her brother," the Rev J Edward Putnam, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, said today "The two of them nurtured each other She was an unbelievably devoted person She kept him going She was a very sturdy person until illness overtook her".
Said her nephew, "She was a grand lady She was a great hostess and loved people " Miss Denison suffered a stroke in January and never returned home When she moved into the nursing home in March, her brother, who is 86, joined her.
"They were very social people," said her niece-in-law. Donna Denison "They loved mingling with younger people as well as their own age group. They were delightful" Miss Denison was a member of St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles. She was among the founders, 40 years ago, of the St James Thrift Shop An all-volunteer effort, the thrift shop raises $15,000 annually for church programs.
Surviving are her brother, Henry D Jr of Syracuse, a cousin, Jean Prior of Novelty, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 am Monday at St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, the Rev. Putnam officiating Burial will be m Oakwood-Mormngside Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p m. Sunday at Burns-Garfield Memorial Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.
Syracuse Herald Journal - June 29, 1991, Syracuse, New York
By Anne Roth
Staff Writer
Henrietta Denison, a member of an old Syracuse family, died Thursday at Castle Rest Nursing Home, Syracuse. She was 89 and lived at 43 Jordan St, Skaneateles.
Miss Denison, who is remembered by family members as an outgoing, social person, was one of five children of Henry and Blanche Goodelle Denison. She was born on the family farm in what is now the Eastwood section of the city.
The farm, called Mineral Springs, ran along James Street and north on Thompson Road past the current location of Oberdorfer Foundry. There was a race track and clubhouse on the farm where horse owners gathered to compete, her nephew, Anthony Denison, explained.
Miss Denison's grandfather, also named Henry, was instrumental in the building of the Erie Canal. The family oversaw their considerable real estate holdings from the Denison Building which was located at 211 E Fayette St.
Miss Denison was a graduate of Goodyear Burhngame School and worked for a short time as a receptionist for Carpenter & Hughes opticians. Most of her life was spent caring for her family and as an active church volunteer. She lived with her mother and brother, Henry, in Fayetteville and Skaneateles. After the death of their mother, Henrietta and Henry continued to live together.
"The thing that strikes me the most is her faithfulnes to her brother," the Rev J Edward Putnam, rector of St. James Episcopal Church, said today "The two of them nurtured each other She was an unbelievably devoted person She kept him going She was a very sturdy person until illness overtook her".
Said her nephew, "She was a grand lady She was a great hostess and loved people " Miss Denison suffered a stroke in January and never returned home When she moved into the nursing home in March, her brother, who is 86, joined her.
"They were very social people," said her niece-in-law. Donna Denison "They loved mingling with younger people as well as their own age group. They were delightful" Miss Denison was a member of St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles. She was among the founders, 40 years ago, of the St James Thrift Shop An all-volunteer effort, the thrift shop raises $15,000 annually for church programs.
Surviving are her brother, Henry D Jr of Syracuse, a cousin, Jean Prior of Novelty, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 am Monday at St James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, the Rev. Putnam officiating Burial will be m Oakwood-Mormngside Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p m. Sunday at Burns-Garfield Memorial Home, 3175 E. Genesee St. Syracuse. Contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church.
Syracuse Herald Journal - June 29, 1991, Syracuse, New York
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