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William Yale Obituary

Yale, William George
West Bloomfield: William G. Yale, age 76, of West Bloomfield, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 20, 2007. Bill was born August 13, 1931 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He is the son of the late William and Margaret Yale. Bill was a Korean War Navy Veteran and a retired Pressman with the Democrat and Chronicle and Times Union in Rochester. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who devoted his life to the attention and care of his family. He was a kind and friendly man who enjoyed his many friends. Unselfishly, he volunteered his support and service for numerous years to local youth baseball and football sports associations in the Wilkes Barre and Honeoye Falls communities. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love of the games. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy (Nulton) Yale; two sons, William (Elizabeth) Yale & Randy (Michelle) Yale; two daughters, Robin (Bill) Yale-Murphy & Linda Maciulis; eight loving grandchildren, Billy, Jessica, Ricky, Randy, Bobby, Lindsey, Max and Maci; a brother, Lawrence (Josephine) Yale; a sister, Margaret (Joseph) Irvin; 2 nieces & 3 nephews.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life and mourn his passing will be held Sunday, September 30, 2007, 1:00 pm at West Bloomfield Congregational Church in West Bloomfield. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's name to Canandaigua VA Medical Center 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424 "Operation Iraqi Freedom" (for the care of injured veterans).

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2007.

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Randy Yale

September 26, 2007

Thank you for all the time we spent playing catch and talking sports. I love you.

Andrew Heiman

September 23, 2007

Randy - I remember you dad from Little League baseball years ago. Sorry for your loss.

Jessica Maciulis

September 23, 2007

I love you. I will miss hearing you say "Hiya" and "How ya do?". I promise I will try to remain patient just like you always were. Love and kisses.

Bill Murphy

September 23, 2007

I'm glad i got to know you.

Love Bill

William Fehlinger

September 22, 2007

I can go back many years in the life of Bootch. His Mother was my favorite Aunt. I could not say Margaret so I called her ABBA. I was her favorite until Bootch was born in Gravel Hill. I remember that happening well. Many things are forever sketched in our tiny,childish brain. Bootch was one

Robin Yale-Murphy

September 22, 2007

Your my SuperHero!

Love Robin

linda maciulis

September 22, 2007

I love you and miss you.

Bill & Liz Yale

September 22, 2007

"Your a Yale, and don't forget it"

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