Walter Courtland Best

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His obituary appeared on 18 Oct 1978 in the Tribune Press in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence, New York, as follows: "Walter C. Best. Walter C. Best, 84, of 9 Cleveland Ave. [Canton], former associate of Mayhew Wholesale Co. and retired Woolworth Co. store manager, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 11:30 p.m. in the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been a patient for two days.
"The funeral was held Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Georgiana) Wranesh, Rev.
Richard Stone, pastor of the Canton Presbyterian Church, and Rev. William Masters of the United Church of Richville, officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville.
"A Masonic service was conducted at 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements are with the Denesha-Gardner Funeral Home.
"Surviving are his wife, Nellie; a son, Frederick, Gouverneur; two daughters, Mrs. Wranesh and Mrs. Reginald (Betty)
Smith, Canton; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Howard (Gretchen) Ritchie, Hudson Falls, and Mrs. Dennis (Anne Marie) Real, Roy, Utah; two brothers, Theodore, Watertown, and Robert, Seminole, Fla; 16 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews.
"He was born in Ogdensburg July 20, 1894, son of Austin and Georgiana Lowery Best and was a navy veteran of World War I.
"He first married Alice Spooner Sept. 16, 1919. She died Dec. 25, 1944. He married Mrs. Nellie Overacker Harmon in
1946.
"Mr. Best was employed by the F. W. Woolworth Co. from 1912 to 1936 and served as manager of several company stores. For many years he was associated with Mayhew Wholesale Co. of Canton.
"He was a member of the Canton Presbyterian Church, 42-year member of Richville Lodge 633, F&AM; served on the
draft board during World War II and was a Republican town committeeman in the Town of DeKalb. Mr. Best was a former justice of the peace in the Town of DeKalb, was a past president of the Richville School District and a past director and vice president of the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair Association.
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Walter married Alice Chandler Spooner on 16 Sep 1919 in Richville, St Lawrence County, New York, United States. Alice (daughter of Archibald Fredrick "Fred" Spooner and Lettie E. Chandler) was born on 6 Jul 1893 in Richville, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; died on 25 Dec 1944 in Richville, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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."

Fredrick married D.D. Bame [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her obituary appeared on 12 Jan 2011 in the Watertown Daily Times in Watertown, Jefferson, New York, as follows:

"Richville. Georgiana B. Wranesh. Georgiana Best Wranesh, 88, a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, avid reader, knitter, and historian, former resident of Richville and Trout Lake, passed away New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
"Georgiana was born September 13, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Walter and Alice Best.
"Georgiana married Robert Butterworth in 1943, and Mr. Butterworth died serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW II. She married Joseph Wranesh in 1946, and the couple was married for 59 years.
"Georgiana was the only member of the class of 1940 at Richville Union High School and went on to receive both her BA and M. Ed. from St. Lawrence University in Canton. She taught world history and Canadian studies for 25 years at Gouverneur Central High School.
"She enjoyed more than 30 years of retirement in North Carolina where she enjoyed weaving and playing golf and spending summers on Trout Lake.
"She was a member of the Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, Sandhills Weaving Guild, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Whispering Pines Country Club, and Delta Kappa Gamma.
"Georgiana is survived by her son Robert and Suzan Butterworth of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, her daughter Nancy and Robert Atwood of Astoria, OR, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a sister Betty Smith, and a brother Frederick Best.
"A graveside service is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8th at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.
"Memorial donations may be made to the Richville Historical Association or American Alzheimer's Association."

Georgiana married Robert Stuart Butterworth on 2 Dec 1943 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Ernest R. A. Butterworth) was born in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Georgiana married Joseph Wranesh on 26 Dec 1946 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. Joseph (son of Stephen Wranesh and Frances) was born on 16 Oct 1916 in Hailesboro, St Lawrence County, New York, United States; died on 25 Feb 2006 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.J.B. married R. Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.E. married S.J. Bruno [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Kenneth Lamberson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emet "Corby" Anders. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clyde married Jennifer Therese Bryerton on 9 Nov 2003 in Mattydale, Onondaga County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: R. Atwood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Bare. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Daniel Vining. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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