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WEEDSPORT < Robert Stevenson Ball, 63, of Hamilton Street, Weedsport, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Bob was born Feb. 24, 1945 in Auburn and was a lifelong resident of Weedsport. He was the son of Avis Stevenson Ball and the late George Ball. Bob was a graduate of Weedsport High School class of 1963. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Bob was a sales representative employed by ALTADIS USA Inc. of Florida. He was a member of the Clarksboro Hunt Club, the Weedsport Rod & Gun Club and the Mynderse Rice American Legion. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending his weekends at his camp "Yankee Way" in Cape Vincent. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kathleen Sullivan Ball; his children, Kenneth A. Ball, Christine Armistead and Anthony M. Bertonica; his grandchildren, Katherine Armistead and Michael Bertonica; his brothers, Ted (Claudia) and Charles (Erma) Ball; his nephew, Christopher Ball; a great-nephew, Joseph Ball; his father-in-law, George Sullivan; his sister-in-law, Judy (Robert) McDonald, and their son, Daniel; and his brother-in-law, Terry Sullivan. Bob was also predeceased by his niece, Karen Ball, and his uncle, Robert Stevenson. Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the First Baptist Church, Weedsport. Burial will be at Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Sept. 1 at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Sep. 1, 2008.

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Carol and Jim Mead

September 11, 2008

Kathy,
As you know Bob was like part of our family and we will cherish the good times we had with the two of you!
Bob's other brother and I are here for you and look forward to new memories with you.
Hang in there, we love you,

Warren Carpenter

September 6, 2008

Our Dear Avis,
We were so sorry to hear about Bob passing, Please know our hearts go out to you and your entire family. Call on us for anything you need, please.
Sincerely, Warren and Betty Carpenter

Alison & TJ Rudick & The Entire Rudick Family

September 4, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Ball (Ted & Claudia)

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.

Keith&Diana Thomas

September 3, 2008

Kathy,Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. Smiles and laughter fill our hearts when we think of Bob.He will be greatly missed.

Rita Canas(Emmi, Zobkiw)

September 3, 2008

Dear Kathy, I was so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 3, 2008

Kathy and Ball Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man. I will keep you in my prayers.
Moe Banfield Warrick

Terry Pier

September 2, 2008

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I've known Bob for many years as a friendly competitor in business. He was a true gentleman, and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family.

Adam and Jen E.

September 2, 2008

Ken,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need anything at all.

Michael Devin

September 2, 2008

Bob Ball was a long-life friend of the family. As a young boy I learned that his middle name, Stevenson, was his mother's maiden name. I never forgot that fact. Two decades after learning Bob's middle name I told my wife Laura about Bob Ball and his middle name. Several month's later our older son was born. Corey carries Laura's maiden name, Walch, as his middle name. Corey Walch Devin. Thanks Bob.

Rene Blatchley

September 2, 2008

Ted, and the entire Ball family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

Pam & Don Edwards

September 2, 2008

Kathy your loss is our loss. It will take a long time for this to sink in. But our memories are great and we will always have them.
No one can take them from us.
The Match Makers

Theresa Simkulet

September 2, 2008

Ken

We love you very much

Aunt Theresa and Raychel

Amanda McDonald

September 2, 2008

Kathy, Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bob will be missed.

Amanda(Briseno)McDonald and Devin McDonald

Barbara Mamon

September 1, 2008

I always enjoyed seeing Bob at our company meetings and sharing stories about things that were going on. I wasn't lucky enough to know Bob well, but I was lucky enough to know him. May your faith carry you through the difficult days ahead.

Kim Fey

September 1, 2008

To the entire Ball family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know you are all in my thoughts.
Kim Carpenter Fey

James Stevenson

September 1, 2008

I always looked up to Bob as an older cousin and will remember him as a great looking guy with a persistent smile and sense of humor. Although we have not been close in years my thoughts and fond memories always return to family and friends in Weedsport.

My prayers to all his family and may Bob alway rest in peace.

Terri Rothfuss (Williams)

September 1, 2008

Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and praying for you. I knew Bob when I was a child and have many memories of him with my Uncle at the lake.

Take care of yourself my thoughts are with you.

Diane Wade

September 1, 2008

Dear Kathy,

I was so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. If there's anything at all that I can do please give me a call or drop me an email.

Diane

Sharon Dodier

September 1, 2008

Dear Kathy, My deepest sympathy in the loss of Bob. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family during this most difficult time.
May God Be With You All.
Sharon D.

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