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Wesley A. Gifford

Rochester, New York

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Wesley A. Gifford Canandaigua-Wesley A. Gifford, age 76, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013. He is survived by his brother, Robert G. Gifford; nephew, Robert G. Gifford, Jr.; two nieces, Valerie Boyd and Virginia Bloch; two cousins, Dorothy Porreca and Mary Bailey; dear friends, Karon Morgan...

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A friend during the formulative years of Canandaigua Academy and beyond. Can still remember his great humor and imagination. My sympathies. Carlton Standish

Wes was a real quality guy and very successful
Attorney. I have fond memories of Wes and his humor.
My sincere condolences .
Bob Angell. Westlake, Ohio

A friend since we were "kids".Many good memories.A unique person.God Bless.
Sid and Gail Smith

Wesley Gifford was unique member of the Class of 54. Intelligent, witty, a true friend, a great lawyer. Always ready with a good joke and a great story. A true Canandaigua character who was a man of letters. His cookbooks are more a philosophical, humorous commentary on the passing scene, as well as chock full of good recipes. After over 70 years of friendship it is hard to think of him as gone. He battled a relentless illness with courage, fortitude, humor and grace until the end. He made...

In addition to his many friends, Wes
was the attorney of record for many in
Cdga, including me, back in the day.
Heartfelt condolences to his family on their loss.

Our sympathies, Wes was a good person and friend.

My mom worked for Wes and Tom Croucher for a number of years and I remember him and his former wife, Kitty taking all of us to NYC for a long weekend when I was about 10 years old. Until recently, it was my one and only visit to NYC. He will be missed.