Nelson Breese Delavan Jr.

I miss Pete and Edith very much, as do my children, and appreciate more than ever the positive impact they had on Seneca County and the Finger Lakes Region. Mary Catt Ithaca, N.Y.

Pete's quiet generosity and many kindnesses will never be forgotten. He shared his time, talent and home.

His handmade building blocks and Seneca Sticks for Christopher and Elizabeth, then toddlers, will be passed onto their children. Those pieces of wood have endured and so will Pete's influence on our lives.

Our condolences to Anne, Edie, Debbie and Claire.

Sincerely,
Mary Catt

I spent many hours with Pete learning the love of woodworking and listening to his laconic wisdom in the early 70s and on a whim googled him today for the 1st time ever. My fond memories to his lovely family whom I lived with for several months back in 1971. It doesn't seem that long ago.

Dear Delavan Family,

Pete and Edith were very special people and will be missed.

With sincere sympathy,

Dr. Fred and Ginny Riegel

"Uncle Pete & Aunt Edith" were dear neighbors, friends and teachers. We will always appreciate all we learned from them both. Pete was always so gracious and we gleaned so much from his quiet, gentle nature. His love of the outdoors; gardening, birds, trees and the lake were infectious. We remember fondly the times pouring over books identifying birds or the walks with him, learning the history and names of trees and flowers. Watching a piece of his art developing into a thing of beauty....

Uncle Pete and Aunt Muffin and their girls will always have a place in my heart. We had a wonderful childhood with wonderful parents.