Lamar W. â??´Bertゴâ?? Avery

Age 88, of Varney Hill Road Cayuta, NY. On June 7, 2004 was re-united with his wife who preceded him in death May 29, 2004. They celebrated 70 wonderful years of life and love together and now are ?In God?s Care?. LaMar was born December 12, 1915 in Lockwood, NY the son of the late Mark and Hilda (Newberry) Avery. ?Bert? as he was affectionately known, is survived by his loving children, Llewellyn (Hannelore) Avery of Cayuta, NY; Charlene (Ronald) Griffin also of Cayuta, NY; Daryl (Patricia) Avery of Ithaca, NY; Darla Shroyer of Millport, NY; Jocelyn Almon of Cayuta, NY; sister-in-law, Ona Lou Patterson of Gillett, PA; along with 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. His daughters, Janyce Avery and Cheryl Avery; son Larry Avery; 2 brothers and 1 sister, predeceased ?Bert?. He was a member of the Sullivanville United Methodist Church. In 1981, ?Bert? retired from the Horseheads School District as custodian after several years of faithful and dedicated service. In his earlier days he enjoyed hunting and bowling. He received great pleasure out of gardening. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Thursday, June 10, 2004 from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held there on Friday at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Mari Rockwell will officiate. Interment will follow in the Gillett Cemetery where ?Bert? will be laid to rest next to his beloved Pauline. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Sullivanville United Methodist Church, 69 Old Sullivanville Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 in his memory. A ?Candle of Remembrance? may be left for the family at www.olthof.com