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Lewis Braster Obituary

BRASTER, Lewis C.
Retired S.M. Flickenger Corp., Age 74, of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday July 29, 2010 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center with his family at his side. Per Lewis's request there will be no viewing, and the family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira/Southport on Sunday August 8, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Memorial Service there at 3:00 PM, the Reverend William Vallet will officiate, the Chemung County Honor Squad will provide Military Honors for their fallen comrade. Those wishing may make memorials to The St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 in Lewis's memory. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 7, 2010.

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August 18, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 6, 2010

John, Kelly, and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss...you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Tom and Belinda Michaud

Tami Terwilliger

August 6, 2010

John, Kelly and Family. So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tami & Fred Terwilliger

Bob & Rena Winfrey

August 1, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

August 1, 2010

We are all thinking of you at this difficult time and extending our deepest sympathy. We will keep all of your family in our prayers during this hard time. Mr. Braster was a great person, and will be greatly missed. Take Care!
Kathy, Ashley and Megan Herrick

Ted&Mary Berry

August 1, 2010

Betty&Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief, May your memories bring you comfort.

August 1, 2010

We are very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. God Bless all of you and your "BePops". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all... With Love, Karen and family

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