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obituary appeared on 9 Apr 2011 in the Watertown Daily Times in Watertown, Jefferson, New York, as follows: "Frederick Best. Richville. Frederick A. Best Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011 at E.J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur.
"Fred was born in Dunkirk, NY on June 6, 1921, the son of Walter and Alice Spooner Best.
"He graduated from Richville High School in 1939 and attended Clarkson University, until serving in the United States Naval Air Force during WW II as a pilot stationed in the Aleutian Islands.
"Fred married Dorothy Bame on September 8, 1945 at the family home in Gouverneur with Rev. Schofield officiating.
"Fred operated a dairy farm on the Richville Road for over fifty years.
"Fred enjoyed tinkering on his Model A Ford, dancing, and following his aspirations of flying. He was a member of the Gouverneur Community Players and the Gouverneur Presbyterian Church where he had served as sexton and deacon.
"Fred is survived by his wife Dorothy, two daughters Suzanne Best of Richville, Sally Best and her husband Emet "Corby" Anders of Montgomery Village, MD, two sons Frederick Best Jr. and
his wife Lisa of Manchester, ME, Clyde Best and his wife Jennifer of Chittenango, six grandchildren Nicholas Bruno, Cameron Best, Blair Best, Austin Anders, Megan Anders, Alistair "AJ" Best, a sister Mrs. Reginald (Betty) Smith of Leesburg, FL, nieces and nephews.
"A funeral service will be held Monday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Gouverneur Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Richard Mayforth officiating and a light luncheon to follow at the church. Calling hours are Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur.
"Memorial donations may be made to the Gouverneur Presbyterian Church or a charity of one's choice."
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1921 - 2011 (89 years)
