Alice May Buckbee Wainwright

Was born December 13, 1918 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Vaughn) Buckbee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 91. Her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin R. Wainwright predeceased her on July 19, 2005. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Vaughirene Taylor; adored grandchildren, Tommy (Pam) Taylor, Edwin Taylor, Lester (Jennifer) Taylor, John (Jody) Taylor, David (Krysta) Bernhardt and Richard (Hollie) Taylor; much loved great grandchildren, Andrea and Stephanie Taylor; Kelli (Glen) Krinjeck III; Gabrielle and Bailey Taylor; Gavyn and Owen Bernhardt; Michael and Aiden Taylor; one great great grandchild; brother-in-law, Lester R. Wainwright. Alice owned and operated the Whippoorwill Yarn and Gift Shop from 1946 to 1991. She was the past President of the Rebecca Lodge, a past member of the B.P.W., Zonta Club, and D.A.R. She also attended the Lake Street Presbyterian Church. The joys of her life were knitting, crocheting and her grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Monday, June 14, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Betsey Crimmons will celebrate Alice's service. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Edwin. Memorial donations may be directed to the Lake Street Presbyterian Church 300 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901 or to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center 4-D SNF 600 Roe Ave. Elmira, NY 14905. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.comThank YouAlice's family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding love and care given to their mother and grandmother from the staff of 4-D SNF at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center since 2001.