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Wayne LeShure Obituary

PENN YAN, NY–Wayne E. LeShure Sr., 88, of Penn Yan, N.Y. passed away on Thursday (January 17, 2019) at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan, N.Y.

Family and friends are invited to call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday (January 25, 2019) at the Townsend-Wood Funeral Chapel, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY. A memorial service for Wayne will take place at the funeral home at 5 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620.

Wayne was born at the family home in Dresden, N.Y. on August 2, 1930, the son of late Charles and Hattie LeShure. Wayne was employed at The Seneca Army Depot until his retirement in 1986/87. Wayne loved the Mennonite community and drove them around to wherever they needed to go. He enjoyed his Sunday drives around the lake, going to the Auction Barn and most of all, enjoyed being with his family. Wayne was well known for his many stories that he loved to share and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Wayne was a life member of the Dresden Fire Department.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Cora; children Rodger LeShure Sr. of Montour Falls, Kathleen LeShure of Penn Yan, Julia (AJ) Jensen of Dundee and Henry LeShure of Penn Yan; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was predeceased by his sons Wayne Jr. and David; and his grandson, Bradley.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com

Published by Finger Lakes Times from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2019.
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Dear Aunt Cora and family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Wayne. Gary and I enjoyed the infrequent times we shared with you all when we were younger. By the way, I am not sure you are aware of it but Gary died at age 74 on Oct. 16, 2018. He would be so saddened to hear of your loss. Love, Tandee Certo Jones, wife of the late Gary R. Jones, Sr. Geneva NY

TANDEE AND GARY JONES SR.

January 24, 2019

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