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C. Darrell Conley

1932 - 2013

C. Darrell Conley obituary, 1932-2013, Canastota, NY

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1932

DIED

2013

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Canastota, New York

C. Conley Obituary

CANASTOTA >> C. Darrell Conley, 81, of 3670 Cottons Road, Canastota, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at University Hospital, Syracuse, after suffering a stroke at home last week.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1932, in Canastota, the son of Clarence E. and Gertrude Johnson Conley.
Darrell lived in Canastota all of his life, graduating from Canastota High School. He later graduated from Dean Academy in Franklin, Mass., and attended Colgate University and Syracuse University. He played football at both Dean Academy and Colgate.
After college, he entered the family business, Westlake Manufacturing Corp. in Canastota, where he worked with his father, and later owned and operated the business for many years. Following retirement, he worked as a Toll Collector for the NYS Thruway.
He was a Korean War veteran, serving overseas in Germany as a radio operator with the U.S. Army.
Darrell was a member of the Canastota Lions Club, and the Canastota Rotary Club, serving as president for one term. He was also a member of Kanon Valley Country Club.
He adored spending time with his two daughters and three grandchildren. Darrell enjoyed running, fishing, golfing, football, playing horseshoes, cooking, and the company of good friends.
Darrell married the beautiful Lois A. Davie on July 4, 1957, in Canastota. Lois passed away on Aug. 7, 2007.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Kirsten and Petit Jean Goodman of Fayetteville, and H. Erin Nelson of Lenox, Mass., and her fiancé, Anthony DiLeva, of Schenectady; three grandchildren, John-Philip C. Goodman, Meghan R. Nelson, and Shannon M. Nelson; cousins, Douglas Johnson of Oneida, and Carlton and Jacqueline Johnson of Portsmouth, R.I.; Lois' siblings, Mary Mero of Oneida and Ralph and Carole Davie of Kiawah, S.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., Canastota. The Rev. Donna Chapman, pastor of Whitelaw Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours will be held on Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 201 James St., Canastota. In his memory, contributions may be made to Canastota Canal Town Museum, (to be used for a special project in his name), 110 Canal Street, Canastota, NY 13032, with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Published by The Oneida Daily Dispatch from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2013.
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Kirsten &. Erin, We are so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a great guy. He will be missed. Morley &. Kay

October 21, 2013

RIP Darrell. What a great man. My condolences to the family.

David Torrey

October 21, 2013

You were always a good guy to me, Unca D., as Auntie Lo referred to you as. You were always ready with a warm hello, smile, and hug whenever and wherever we ran into each other. You had many friends because of that ready warmth and generosity of yours! Some of my fondest life memories are from time spent at your wonderful Lincoln Knolls home with Auntie Lois, you,and my absolute fav cousins, Kirsten and Erin (Plumper Raisins! Sorry Erie, I just had to!!)! Whether causing mayhem & mischief by jumping out of windows and haylofts in summer, or freezing our fannies off ramming around on your snowmobiles in winter, You and Auntie Lo always made it a party for all of us kids!What a ball we had!I've missed you and Aunt Lois all these years. I know though that when you and I meet again, you'll be there with your big warm smile saying "This one's on me"! Salute, Unca D., you'll be missed!

Kirst & Erin, you have my heartfelt love and prayers...you've lost two wonderful, loving people with the passing of both your parents now. My heart breaks for you. I hope that in time you will find peace and healing in the memories of these two very fun, interesting, and generous people...you've got great genes, ladies, never forget that!
With much love, God's peace be with you,
~ Bethany

October 20, 2013

Dear Kirsten & Erin,
Thank you for the privilege of being with you as you said your goodbyes to your dad. I know he would have been so proud of the two of you as you bravely ushered him into eternity. You remain in my prayers during this very difficult time. Chaplain Joan McCampbell, University Hospital

October 20, 2013

Kirsten, I am so very sorry to read about your Dad. I know how close you were and how hard this is for you. My love and prayers are with you and your family as this difficult time. Love, Christine Finocchiaro-Jones

Christine Finocchiaro-Jones

October 20, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

John Rapasadi

October 19, 2013

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