Darwin
Darwin G. Saxton
d. October 15, 2011
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.
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.
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