Margery Olver Caddick

GANSEVOORT Margery Olver Caddick of Endwell, N.Y. died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at her daughter's home in Gansevoort. She was born July 4, 1916, in Endicott, N.Y. She was the daughter of William and Flossie Olver. After high school, Margery was employed by IBM. In 1943, she joined the Women's Army Corps and served as a photographic laboratory technician in the Philippines during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. While there, she met Arnold Caddick of New Hampshire. Upon returning to the United States, they were married at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in 1946. Margery's most enduring gift was as a loving wife and mother. She was always actively involved in her community. A lifelong member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, she served 25 years as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the altar guild, and a volunteer for the CHOW food pantry. She was a 70-year member of the Round Hill Chapter No. 104 of the Order of the Eastern Star. For many years she was a Girl Scout Leader. With her children grown, she became a bridal consultant for Ruby and Sons Jewelers on Washington Avenue in Endicott. During that time she was active in and served as president of Greater Endicott Business and Professional Women's Association. Her husband, Arnold, predeceased Margery in 1989. She is survived by her sister, Jane Reed of Endicott, her two daughters, Pamela Kelly and her husband, Chris, Valerie Clarke and her husband, Jim, both of Gansevoort; and a son, Arnold Caddick and his wife, Deborah, of Endicott, N.Y. She also leaves five grandchildren: Jennifer Caddick, Justin Caddick, Meghan Caddick, Heather Kelly, Shannon Kelly; a great-grandson, Cyrus Kelly; and two special nieces, Deborah Wirag and Laura Jean Beeler. The family is thankful for the loving care she received from Bonnie and Lynette, and the care and attention received from Dr. Hill and his nurse Jamie. Her family will receive friends to celebrate Margery's life Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 359 Ruggles Road, Gansevoort. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Endicott, N.Y. at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, with the Rev. Susanna Des Marais officiating. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the church. Inurnment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. with full military honors accorded. Those who wish may send a remembrance in her name to Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 200 Jefferson Ave., Endicott, NY 13760. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls.