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EAGLE OBSERVER, MARCH 16, 2011
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Donald Nightingale, 87
Raymond Clift, 96
Donald “Dide” Nightingale, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday Feb. 28, 2011, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Marcellus, he was a graduate of Marcellus High School and Alfred State College after serving in the Coast Guard during WWII. Dide was the co-owner of Nightingale Mills which was estabDonald lished by his great grandfather in 1888. Nightingale After turning over the business to his sons, Dide continued working daily until his health declined in January. On any given morning he and Casey could be found repairing screens and windows in his “back office,” or visiting with customers and long-time friends. One of Dide’s favorite past times was entertaining friends and family at his beautiful Otisco Lake home. His favorite event was the annual July 3rd and 4th celebration which included two days of fun, food and fireworks. He loved having his children and grandchildren spend time at his house. His good natured personality and wonderful sense of humor leaves his family with decades of fond memories. Along with his family, he will be missed by many friends from his pitch and golf leagues. His zest for life and having fun will be remembered by all who knew him throughout his life. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years Barbara Bass Nightingale. Dide is survived by his children Cindy (Mickey) Schechter of Syracuse, Mark (Kathy) Nightingale of Marcellus, Peter (Jan) Nightingale of Marietta and Amy (Pat) Donahue of Marcellus; brother Dick Nightingale of Fort Myers, FL; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his faithful yellow lab “Casey” Services for Dide were 10 a.m. Friday March 4 at the Plis Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. Calling hours: from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, 33 North St., Marcellus. The family request in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Dide’s memory to either Marcellus Ambulance or Hospice of CNY.
Raymond G. Clift, 96, born July 11, 1914 in Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Sunday Feb. 27, 2011. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy, and grandson Michael Lynch; and is survived by son Ray, daughter Anne, and her husband Robert Lynch and six grandchildren: John, Tom, Ted and Jim Lynch, and Michelle and Michael Clift. Also survived by a sister, Evelyn Oliver of Marcellus, NY, many nieces and nephews and lifetime best friend, Leo Kelly. He has seven great-grandchildren: Katie, Sam, T.J., Josie, and Beatrice Lynch; and Shawn Henson Jr. and Nathaniel Clift. Raymond lived his life to the fullest, with a youthful spirit and positive outlook. He loved to dance and did so up to the end of his life. He retired from IBM at 57 after a successful 38-year career in sales and
Former co-owner of Nightingale Mills
Retired from IBM, formed CMT Real Estate management. Then, moving from Chappaqua, NY to Cocoa Beach, Florida he began a second career in commercial real estate, forming CMT Real Estate Corporation. He became an avid golfer, an enthusiastic square and ballroom dancer, and enjoyed frequent cruises and trips to the Bahamas. You may sign Raymond’s guestbook at beckman-williamson. Raymond Clift com. There will be a memorial “Celebration of Life’ service in Marcellus at a time to be announced, a service will be held in Cocoa Beach, FL at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Sunday April 17.
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