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Clifford A. "Cliff" Black

Clifford Black Obituary

Black, Clifford A. "Cliff"
Wayland: August 23, 2008 at age 65. He married his wife, Mary Conrad Black of 12 years, on April 20, 1995. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the National Field Archers Assoc., New York Field Archers and Bowhunters and the Moose Lodge of Dansville. He was a retiree of Alstom Transport in Hornell. He is survived by his loving wife Mary; his children, Connie (Bill) Kelley of AIbion, Candy Black of Holley, Corey (Marilyn) Black of Albion and Craig Black of Lyndonville. Step daughters, Helen Wilcox of Springwater, Daphne Tahquette of Lyons and Barbara Haywood of Clarksville, GA. Step son Howard Tahquette of Aurora, CO. Son-in -law Raymond Haywood of Hartsville, GA. Brother-in-law Floyd (Bernadette) Conrad of Wayland , Ray (Jan) Conrad of Sandusky, OH and Edward (Pat) Conrad of Columbus, OH. Sister-in-law, Ann (Douglas) Biechele; 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Friends may call Monday, August 25, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Walter E. Baird & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 300 West Naples Street, Wayland where Services will be held Tuesday, August 26 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester. NY 14642 or to the Springwater Fire Department, PO Box 289, Springwater, NY 14560.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 24, 2008.

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Benjamin Concepcion Sr

September 6, 2008

Mary, May God comfort you and your family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of my friend and ex-boss. He will truly be missed. Cliff had the best sense of humor and a way of making people smile. Now we know that God won't stop laughing because Cliff is up there. God Bless,Love Ben.

Dr. Marcus & Deborah A. Davis (formerly Bowick)

August 26, 2008

God Bless and be with you and your family. Our lost on Earth is God's gain in Heaven. I am so happy that you had the opportunity to have the wonderful years you and Cliff shared together. You always seemed to be so happy. I hope that you are enjoying retirement.

Deanna and Mike Hackett

August 25, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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