Elsie Aldrich Wattles

Elsie Wattles Obituary

MORAVIA < Elsie Aldrich Wattles went home to be with her Lord on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the DeMond Manor, Moravia, at the age of 102. Born on Aug. 27, 1906, to Edward and Nora Aldrich, Town Line Road, Venice, she grew up with siblings Jay, Ruth, Lucy, June and Gladys, who predeceased her. Elsie graduated from Practical Bible College (currently Davis College), Johnson City, N.Y. with the Class of 1926, and was the eldest alum. On June 8, 1932, she married Bert E. Wattles, a Venice rural mail carrier, who brought to this new marriage three daughters, whom Elsie raised as her own. Together they had three daughters, blending a musical family. Bert passed away in February 1974, at the age of 90. Elsie was the oldest member of the Milan Church, Locke. She retired from Moravia Central School as a member of the cafeteria staff, had resided in the Locke/Moravia area all her life, and was a previous resident of Millstream Court. She was blessed with a melodious singing voice and her cookie baking was well known by all of the children who entered her home. She will be in Heaven for Christmas, the home she had looked forward to for many years. Surviving are her daughters, Esther L. Sutherland, of Dove Canyon, Calif., Carol (Jim) Kirk, of Moravia, and Ruth (Ken) Devine, of Locke. She was a Grandma to 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Three daughters, Mary Minturn, of Auburn, Wilma Wattles, of Pennsylvania, and Barbara Sweet, of Florida, predeceased her as well as two grandsons, Robert and Alan. The family extends their gratitude and praise to Phyllis DeMond, who provided unconditional and exceptional care for their Mother and Grandma for the past seven years. A celebration of Elsie"s life will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Wade Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. Pastor James Main will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will be in Genoa Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please give the gift of unconditional love to your families and consider Four Town Ambulance, Moravia, as a living memorial. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Citizen on Dec. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Wattles

11 Entries

Samuel Wattles

December 26, 2008

Esther, Carol, and Ruth, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You don't know me: I'm a fourth cousin to your sibblings. A couple of my dad's sisters lived passed one-hundred as well. We can look forward to all being together on the other side of the veil.
Perhaps after your period of grieving the person in the family who keeps family records can contact me. I have a lot of information on Bert's ancestors that yo might like to have.

Cuz Sam

Tony Melia

December 10, 2008

We were saddened to hear of her passing but heartened to know she is with the Lord. It was an honor to serve as her pastor. We pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort your family.

Erwin M. Ray

December 10, 2008

Wattles Family, You may not know the name but I was a rural mail carrier and a very close friend of Les
ans Marie Ford. I grew up listening to them singing together on the Sunday radio program. My wife passed away at Christmas Time. I know the feeling. My prayers are with
you and some day we shall all sing togather. God Bless. Erwin Ray

Rosemarie Tucker

December 10, 2008

Ruth,
Sorry to hear of your mother's recent passing. I was looking at the website for the Citizen and remembered the last name. You and I had discussed genealogy on the TCAT bus and this caught my eye.

Deb and Kyle Andrews

December 10, 2008

Carol, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Corey Adams

December 9, 2008

As Davis College Historian I also want to say my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May the Lord grant you comfort as you know that though she is gone from this earth she is more alive than she has been before walking the streets of Gold with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Alice Tracy

December 9, 2008

To: Esther, Carol, Ruth and your families. So sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I have many wonderful memories of your Mother and times spent at your home when we were young. Lots of Love to help you during this time of mourning. Alice & Bruce Tracy

Jane Taylor

December 9, 2008

On behalf of the family of Rev. John Taylor we would like to extend our sympathy to the family during this Christmas season. You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.

Maureen (Matijas) Roth

December 9, 2008

Carol, Ruth, Lisa, Bethany and families-
I was saddened to hear of Elsie's passing, but we rejoice in knowing she is present with her Lord and Savior. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding and comfort for the days ahead. I will be praying for you all.

Sharon O'Connor

December 9, 2008

The Faculty, Staff and Students of Davis College (formerly Practical Bible Training School) would like to express their sincere sympathy to the family of Elsie Wattles (PBTS Class of 1926) in their recent loss. A volume will be placed in the Alice E. Chatlos Library in Elsie's memory. May the Lord be with you all during this difficult time.

Sharon O'Connor

December 9, 2008

The Faculty, Staff and Students of Davis College (formerly Practical Bible Training School) would like to express their sincere sympathy to the family of Elsie Wattles (PBTS Class of 1929) in their recent loss. A volume will be placed in the Alice E. Chatlos Library in Elsie's memory. May the Lord be with you all during this difficult time.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results