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Charles Drover Obituary

CLIFTON SPRINGS - Charles L. Drover Sr., age 63, died peacefully at home with his family after a long courageous battle.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Celebration of Charlie's life will be held at the convenience of the family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lonnie Drover; daughter Rebecca Drover of Seneca Falls; son Charles Drover Jr. of Clifton Springs; grandchildren Dustin, Garrett, LaCritia, Dylan and Ava Drover; sisters, Joan (Bob) Woodhams, Caroline Cogdill, Julia (Kevin) Gustafson, Theresa (Paul) Yehl; brothers and sisters-in-law John Goodall, Bonnie (Bob) Guilliams, Denise (Art) Conley, Kyna Plotts, Candy Goodall, James (Lori) Goodall; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by many family members.
Funeral arrangements have been made with The Cheney Funeral Home, 70 Main Street, Phelps.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2014.

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Mike Baker

October 29, 2014

Good-bye good friend, save me a seat!

October 26, 2014

So sorry about your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

October 25, 2014

You will be missed. sending thoughts and prayers to the family. Love always, Carl Dewey and Alisha

October 25, 2014

RIP Uncle Charlie

October 25, 2014

My heart breaks for the loss of a wonderful man I knew as my Uncle Charlie. He will be missed and always remembered. Prayers to the family. Love you all. Lisa Mccown and family

October 24, 2014

Lonnie & family. We were so sorry to hear about Charlie. Now he is no longer in pain. He will always be here in our hearts. Always, Pete, Debbie, Zachary

Joel Durham

October 24, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of Charles' loved ones.

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