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Sylvester Cornwell Obituary

Sylvester C. "Vet" Cornwell East Leroy Sylvester C. "Vet" Cornwell, 86, of East Leroy, died January 14, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born March 19, 1923, the son of Joseph and Clarissa (Spencer) Cornwell in Battle Creek. After serving in the U. S. Navy Seabees, Vet returned to work for Michigan Bell Telephone as an installer and repairman in Bellevue and Olivet for 40 years, retiring in 1982. Vet is survived by his wife, Bernita (Spaulding) Cornwell; sons, Carl Joe (Nancy) Cornwell of Pickford, Michigan, James C. (Cathie) Cornwell of Okeechobee, Florida; seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and sister, Gertrude Beard of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Florence, Marie, Pauline, Carol and Muriel and brothers, Clayton and Earl. Vet was a member of the Pioneers and enjoyed reading, fishing and traveling. Graveside services will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue with Pastor Virginia Heller, Bellevue United Methodist Church, officiating. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 16, 2010.

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Angie Cornwell

January 18, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to the Cornwell family. My wonderful grandfather was Earl Cornwell, Uncle Vets brother. I have fond childhood memories of Uncle Vet and Aunt Bernita at my grandparents home (Earl and Peg). Uncle Vet and my grandfather looked alot alike. Lets give thanks for a wonderful life which Uncle Vet and Aunt Bernita shared together. Uncle Vet give my grandfather huge hugs and kisses for me. R.I.P. God Bless, Angie Cornwell-Griffin

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