Darwin G. Saxton Sr.
February 25, 1928 – October 15, 2011
Place of Birth:
Hornell, NY
Place of Death:
North Hornell, NY
Residence:
Hornell, NY Age:
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Private Ceremony
Interment
Darwin G. Saxton Sr.
Hornell
Darwin G. Saxton Sr., 83, of Clay Street Ext., passed away Saturday (October 15, 2011) at McAuley Manor.
Born in Hornell, February 25, 1928, the son of Darwin A. and Inez (McDaniel) Saxton, he had resided in the Hornell area all his life. Darwin served his country in the United Sates Air Force during WWII from 1946 until 1949. He worked at the former Erie Shops for 17 years and then as a self employed contractor for over 30 years. Darwin was a member of the American Legion Arthur H. Cunningham Post 440.
He was predeceased by his parents as well as one brother; William J. Saxton, four sisters; Blanche Mills, Dorothy Gardner, Bernice Mosher and Trudy Schwartz.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean (Harper) Saxton of Hornell, one son; Darwin G. (Marilyn) Saxton Jr. of Arkport, two daughters; Kim (Paul) Jones of Hornell and Michelle (Daniel) Kelley of CA, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhome.com. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Honoring Darwin’s wishes there will be no visiting hours. A private family graveside service will be at the Rural Cemetery, Hornell with the Rev. Dudley Jenkins officiating.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Remembrances
Hi Michelle.
I am so sorry about your Dad. I know how much you loved him. Just wanted you to know that I moved to Fl. last March. Miss our time together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Dar or as I knew him(Uncle June) and most of the family called him June, was a very hard working man and a very loving person. He was a great husband, doting father and loved his grandchildren unconditionally. As an uncle he was one of the best to many of us. He was harsh when he had to be and yet just as gentle and full of fun. When I got married he was one of our ushers. Uncle June and Aunt Jean had a camper set up in a campground and they loved to go there and spend time where they had many friends, when they no longer could camp they would come and visit us at our campsite where my brother also had a camper, and they would stay and picnic with us and we would have campfires and talk and talk some more. I have so many,many fond memories of him from the time I was little until now. Myself and the rest of my family will miss him very, very much. We loved him very much. He will never be forgotten.
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