MACBLANE
Thomas D. Age 84, passed away on Thursday,
April 27, 2006, at Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira. He was born on
November 5, 1921 to the late Thomas L. and Margaret (Lewis) MacBlane. Tom
is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine Barchet MacBlane; children,
Lorraine (David) LaDuke of N. Syracuse, NY, Eleanor (Gary) Manchester of
Easton, PA, David (Lauren) MacBlane of Glenview, IL; four beloved
grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Manchester, Ava and Anna Kate MacBlane;
sisters, Marion Lamberson of Wellsboro, PA, Betty Jane (Thomas) Blanchard
of Painesville, OH; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his
brothers, Lewis and James MacBlane. Member of Christ United Methodist
Church, had served on many church committees, served on the Elmira Housing
Authority, board member for the Boy Scouts of America, member of the Penn
Yan Loyal Order of Moose, member of the V.F.W. of Elmira, NY, the Elmira
Elks Club, The Elmira Eagles, member and past president of the Elmira
Lions Club, member of the National Restaurant Association, member of the
National Republican Committee, and served on the Board for Gold Card.
He
retired after 35 years of employment with S. M. Flickingers Inc. Life
member of the Military Officers of America. He was a very active
volunteer, loved to dance and was an avid golfer.
He was a United States
Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers.
Tom was a true patriot, proud to serve his country and especially proud of
his parachute jump on D-Day. He served his country for 21 years and
retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Sunday,
April 30, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral
services will be held in Christ United Methodist Church, 330 W. Church
Street, Elmira on Monday, May 1, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Theodore
Richard and Rev. Dr. Fred S. Kelsey officiating. Graveside service with
full Military Honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society, 1316
College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901.
The family would like to express their
gratitude to the doctors and staff of the 5th floor of the Chemung County
Nursing Facility for their kind and loving care during Tom's stay. Those
wishing may leave a "Candle of Remembrance" for the family in Obituaries
at www.olthof.com |
MACBLANE
Thomas D. Age 84, passed away on Thursday,
April 27, 2006, at Chemung County Nursing Facility, Elmira. Family and
friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050
Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, on Sunday, April 30, 2006, from 2:00 to 4:00
p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Christ United
Methodist Church, 330 W. Church Street, Elmira on Monday, May 1, 2006, at
11:00 a.m. with Rev. Theodore Richard and Rev. Dr. Fred S. Kelsey
officiating. Graveside service with full Military Honors will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be
made to American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, NY 14901. The
family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and staff of
the 5th floor of the Chemung County Nursing Facility for their kind and
loving care during Tom's stay. Those wishing may leave a "Candle of
Remembrance" for the family in Obituaries at
www.olthof.com.
Thank You card from the MacBlane family addressed to 508
PIR members
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