Edsel L. Carson

EDSEL L. CARSON Town of Southport Resident Was born August 17, 1925 in Camptown, PA the son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Crompton) Carson went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 84. His loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (McCann) Carson predeceased him April 18, 2009. His granddaughter, Maria and great grandson, Michael also preceded him in death. Edsel is survived by his best friend, "Rusty"; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Judy Carson of Horseheads, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Bill Hancock of Millport, NY; sisters, Doris (Herschel) Carico of Columbia Cross Roads, PA; Phyllis (Al) McIntosh of Pine City, NY; Linda (Lyle) Wheeler of Erin, NY; sister-in-law, Betty (Sim) Hughson of Lowman, NY; grandchildren, Corey (Francis) Carson, Ann (Keith) Bailey, Ron Mallacoccio Jr., Theresa (Dave) Butler and Steve Mallacoccio; Judy Haner and Scott Haner; great grandchildren, Kristina Haner, Sara and Bailey Butler; along with several nieces and nephews. Edsel was a Veteran of the USMC and proudly served in the South Pacific during WW II. He retired from Corning, Inc. as a Foreman after numerous years of dedicated service. He was a life-member of the American Legion Skinner Ernest Memorial Post # 1612 in Big Flats, NY and was an avid country music fan. His beloved family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 11:00 to 12:00 (noon) at the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church 1238 Pennsylvania Ave. Pine City, NY. A Memorial Service honoring his life will follow the visitation at noon. The Reverend Mark Erway will celebrate Edsel's service. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the SPCA Animal Shelter Route # 352 Elmira, NY 14903. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com"Leave a Loving Legacy".