Francis G. "Dutch" Warner

Francis G. Warner "Dutch"
of North Fenton
Francis G. Warner "Dutch", 93, of North Fenton, passed away peacefully in his sleep to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Claire Alice Warner who during his last hours, sang him songs and told him she loved him. He is predeceased by his parents, Albert H. Warner and Mabel (Collins) Warner; his brothers and sisters, Harold, Margaret, Marion, Paul, John, Chester and Jessie; and one great-grandson, Jeremy Atwood. He is also survived by his four children: daughters, June and Charles Murdock, Barbara and William Jamieson; sons, David and Kathy Rice, and Gary Warner. He is also survived by his grandchildren, David and Cindy Atwood, Brent and Sandy Atwood, Cindy and Joe Linahan, Laurie and Matthew Wightman, Mark Murdock, Sue and John Wood, Gary Murdock, Gregg and Susan Murdock, Marcia Williams, Mindy and Mike Malia, Barbara Warner, Karin and Jeremy Stout, Rick Warner, Thomas Warner and Julia Warner. Also surviving are 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Gladys, Marge, Dawn, and Walter; along with many nieces and nephews. Dutch was born on May 5, 1915 in Binghamton, New York and owned and operated Tri-Cities Barrel Company. He married Claire and moved to North Fenton where he purchased his land, built a home and raised beef cattle. He was an avid gardener and loved to raise flowers and vegetables. He was a very strong yet loving, caring and religious man whose life was devoted to his family, friends, farming and gospel music. Dutch was a member of the Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church. Although stricken with Dementia, Grandpa was granted the grace to stay happy and at ease with life. All while still touching peoples hearts for whom he came into contact with and those that cared for him. His sense of humor and love for life allowed him to make the best of his declining health.
Calling hours will be at Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., immediately followed by burial at North Fenton Cemetery, located off Route 369. The family requests in lieu of flowers, to send donations to Chenango Bridge United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 501, Chenango Bridge, New York 13745. Arrangements are under the direction of Root Funeral Home, Greene, N.Y.