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Charles Ostrander Obituary

Ostrander, Charles E.

Charles E. Ostrander, 94, of Locke NY, died on Saturday, November 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on December 21, 1918 in Danby NY, the son of Orry and Ada Johnson Ostrander. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, the former Gertrude Moravia, in 1988. Thayer Appliance in Ithaca, NY employed Chuck for 40 years. Chuck was in tune with the outdoors. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he passed along his love of nature to his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Chuck's face lit up and a smile came to his face, when he recalled memories of his many outdoor adventures with family and friends. Area hunters may recognize his name on "Grandpa Chuck's" cover scent. He was a member of the Moravia VFW Dads, The Moravia Sportsmen's Club, and NY State Trappers Association. Charles is survived by his sons, James E. Ostrander (Donna Langtry) and Gerry D. Ostrander, both of Locke; his brother Marvin (Marion) of North Lansing and Donald (Beatrice) of Locke; his sister, Millie Achilles of Ithaca, as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his beloved dog Rosie. Family and friends may call at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 10117 Route 90, Genoa, on Thursday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A private graveside service will be held in North Lansing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southern Cayuga Ambulance, PO Box 7, Poplar Ridge, NY 13139 or to Four Town Ambulance, PO Box 28, Moravia NY 13118.

Published by Ithaca Journal on Nov. 4, 2013.
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I will miss my great grampa chuck.

Love Sawyer J. Ostrander

Sawyer Ostrander

January 10, 2014

I will miss my Great Grandfather

December 15, 2013

I worked with Chuck at Thayer's for about 14 years. He was a great guy to work with and to be around. Always enjoyed a good joke. God bless you Chuck!

Mark Beaudoin

December 9, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Chuck was a great person as was Gert. I see them often in my minds eye on the BSA. GOD Bless..

Allan Weir

November 6, 2013

Jim, Donna, and the rest of your family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss of "Grampa Chuck". Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all of your great memories give you strength.
Love,
Frank & Betty Barber

Frank & Betty Barber

November 5, 2013

Jerry and family,Our thoughts are with you all.Chuck was a good man and will truely be missed!Take care, Bill and Angel Haskell

November 5, 2013

Dear Orry, Amanda and Boys...Liana and Boys, and rest of your family: We are thinking of you, and sending our deepest sympathies.
Love, Kevin, Sheila, Zack, Nathan, and Maggie Ossit
Groton, NY

November 4, 2013

Ostrander Family,
John and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck. While your hearts are heavy know that he is in a much better place, free from pain and reunited with your mom. Your memories will live forever. God Bless.
John and Kathi Sovocool

November 4, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person! As the days, weeks, months and years pass may the hearts of all the family and friends who knew Chuck be filled with many wounderful memories of happy times together as you celebrate a life well lived!!!!!!

Holly Verbeck

November 4, 2013

Chuck was so fortunate to have a family who cared for him and welcomed his presence in their daily lives. I know you will all miss him.

Helen Lane

November 4, 2013

Gerry,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you. Hang in there buddy.

Mickey Brill

November 4, 2013

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