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Stanley Bird Obituary
Clinton
Stanley Bird, 88, of Clinton, died Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the Katherine Luther Home. He was born in Clark Mills on June 11, 1921, a son of George and Mary Ptak. He graduated from Clinton Central School Class of 1940. On January 12, 1948 he married Mary Miholik a loving union until her death on January 28, 2007. Stanley retired from the US Air Force as a Lt. Col after serving in three wars, World War II, Korea and the Cold War. He was a member of Church of the Annunciation, Clark Mills, the Burns-Schilling-Young VFW Post 9591, Clark Mills American Legion Post 26 and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his three daughters, son and their spouses, Linda Bird of Clark Mills, Joseph Bird of Clinton, Lisa and Frank Jacobs of Clinton and Cynthia and Robert Acee of Sauquoit; two grandchildren, Lesley and Matthew Acee; and a sister Helen Majka of Whitesboro. He was also predeceased by three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, November 28, 2009 (TODAY) at Church of the Annunciation, Clark Mills. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus-St. Casimir Cemetery, Whitesboro. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc, Clinton. The family thanks all who loved Stanley during his lifetime and COCVAC for responding to his needs. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Clark Mills American Legion Post 26 or COCVAC. I have gone west
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Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Bird
Carol Sears
December 3, 2009
Linda, Lisa, Cynthia & Joe,
It is with a very sad heart that I write this message. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Stan was a wonderful man and I am honored to have been a part of his life. My short time caring for him and your Mom was a very special time for me. May you all find comfort knowing that he is now reunited with the love of his life and may his memories stay in your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this sad time.
December 3, 2009
Joe,Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, may god bless you, and your family . Michael Lisi, N.Syracuse,N.Y.
December 2, 2009
We were saddened to hear of Stanley`s passing,but heartened to realize he is
now in good hands.The Lord only selects
the best and Stan was one of them.
Regards,
-George and Vivian Fulton
Arnold,Maryland
Patty Flick
December 2, 2009
Joe, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Scheidt
December 2, 2009
My love and Deepest sympathy to ALL of you. Uncle Stan was one of my very MOST FAVORITE human beings, EVER! He and Dad (your Uncle Marty)had the most SPECIAL relationship from the "get go". He would bring a wing of fighters in from "somewhere", and come "hunting" for Dad before heading to MacDill AFB in Tampa. He ALWAYS found him. He would Straffe Dads foursome on the golf course, blow them ALL to their knees, wiggle his wings and head to MacDill. Dad would head Straight home, jump in the car, and head right over to pick him up. One time, he found Dad on our fishing pier and blew him right off into the water! Dad came in dripping wet, Mom said "Marty, WHAT happened?".....he gave a Huge smile and said, "Stans here!"..He got into dry clothes and headed right out to pick him up!!! He ALWAYS kept in touch with Dad (me too!) through the years, and, even sent Dad clippings from the newspaper he thought would be of interest....they WERE! Dad LOVED getting them! I am SO HONORED to have had Uncle Stan in "my" life. THIS family produced TRUE "HEROES" in EVERY sense of the word. Cousins, we have some very Powerful Guardian Angels watching over us. We miss "seeing" them, but as long as we carry them in our hearts, they will ALWAYS be with us. Can you just Imagine the "time" they are having up there, now that they are all Together once again?!!! Love to you ALL! Karen Justyna Scheidt
Sharon Connor
November 30, 2009
Joe,
My heart goes out to you. I am sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cass Burnam
November 29, 2009
Joe,sorry for your loss of your father.Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Alan Zinkovitch
November 29, 2009
Joe,Sorry to hear the loss of your father our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 28, 2009
Joe,
We are both sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Bob Lough & Kathy
Harry,Clara&Nicholas Smith
November 28, 2009
We were very sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sure your memories will always be there.
Debby Fleming
November 28, 2009
To the family of Stan Bird,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I with cherish the times that I have spent with your Mom and Dad. I am so happy that I was able to be a part of their lives. Their memory will live on forever through all of you! You are a very kind and gracious family. Always remember you have someone watching over you and you know he will......
Much Love, Debby ( Mahoney ) Fleming
Gert & Larry Rieben
November 28, 2009
Linda, Lisa, Cynthia and Joe, It's been several years since we have seen all of you, but memories hold dear to us. Mickey and Stan will always be remembered for their loving hospitality to our son, Chuck growing up on Saunders Road. Stan always had Chuckie wherever he took Joey. Stan certainly was an American hero. Deepest sympathy, Gert and Larry Rieben
Wayne Pryputniewicz
November 28, 2009
Cindy,Sorry to hear of your loss.Sincerely,Wayne Pryputniewicz
Stan Bird Fly-by Over Clark Mills Circa 1942
Moses Acee
November 27, 2009
Stan Bird was my hero and great Air Force pilot. In the midst of WWII I can still remember his tree top fly-by over Clark Mills enroute to Europe. He was a great pilot, patriot and an inspiration to all the Clark Mills folks. God rest his soul.
Cindy Hammond
November 27, 2009
Our prayers are with you today. Keep the good memories in mind. Love, Cindy
Uncle Stan and Laraine on Farm 1947
Laraine LaPaugh
November 27, 2009
My heart goes out to all of you. We remembered Uncle Stan in our meal blessing yesterday along with all of you. He was the greatest uncle and will be greatly missed. You are all in our prayers.Flag is lowered for a Great man. Memories are flooding my mind with chats and coffee at the table.
Love from all of us in Florida (Laraine, Art, Jim, Erin, Justin and Kylie) And of course, Michelle and April in NY State
Jim, Anna & Arianne Ambrose
November 27, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
bonnie stilwell
November 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
colleen abraham
November 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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