Harry Lynn Keyes

Age 81, of Pine City passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at home surrounded by his family.Born in Canisteo, NY onOctober 17, 1924 the son of the late William and Mildred (Winnie) Keyes.He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn C. Keyes; daughters, Gail Keyes Ketron of Waverly, NY, Linda Woodworth of Bergen, NY; sons, John (Michelle) Shangraw of Benton, PA, Barry (Barbara) Shangraw of Erin, NY and Gary (Mary) Shangraw of Athens, PA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Also survived by sisters, Delores J. Kelley, Margaret L. Pierce both of Canisteo, NY, Carol A. Meyers of Arkport, NY.Harry was predeceased by a brother, Gordon L. Keyes of Bath, NY. He was a member and past president of the Elmira Heights Masonic Lodge #913 F & AM, member of Valley of Corning Scottish Right Consistory. A United States Navy Veteran of Both WW II and Korea. He was a retired employee of Purolator, Inc of Elmira Heights, NY; an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed working with his hands such as woodworking, gun building or repairing a car. Harry was also known to be quite the musician, if it had strings he could play it. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, May 7, 2006 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with Funeral Service there Monday at 11:00 AM, the Reverend Donald Rockwell will officiate, followed by a graveside service at Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY with full military honors. The family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may make memorials to the Chemung County Humane Society, 2435 Route 352, Elmira, NY 14901 or Southern Tier Hospice and Pallative Care Inc., 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or the charity of ones choice.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .