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Henry Lafler Obituary
Calling hours for Henry will be held Friday (July 22) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Weldon Funeral Home. Funeral services for Henry will be on Saturday (July 23) at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Ontario Yates Hospice 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, N.Y. 14456.
Henry was born January 11, 1934, the son of Henry and Gladys Thomas Lafler. He worked as Yates County Animal Control Officer for 35 years, was a Councilman for the Town of Potter for 20 years and past president of the Nettle Valley Cemetery. Henry loved his bulldozers and tractors and had a special love for dogs.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Jane, one son; Harold E. Lafler of Penn Yan, one daughter Mrs. Linda (Greg) Santasieri of Penn Yan, four grandchildren; Angela (Keven) Hudson of Penn Yan, Sadie (Patrick) White of Phelps, Kelly (Seth) Wadsworth of Saratoga Springs and Matthew and Deven Fritz of Penn Yan, and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers Keith (Roma) Lafler and Richard (Holly) Lafler, both of Penn Yan.
Predeceased by his son Roger K. Lafler in 1996.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.WeldonFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Lafler
ken kamholtz
July 25, 2011
henry always had a story to tell that made me laugh. he did so much for yates county, above and beyond what was expected. he is just a gracious, honorable, and hardworking son of a gun. you can't help but see him and not have a great rest of the day. ...miss you mr.lafler.
Dave & Kathy Hurlbert
July 22, 2011
To the Lafler family sorry for your loss Henry was a kind man
July 22, 2011
To the Lafler Family Sorry to hear about Henry he was a real good person the lord will help you get through . Linda & David Bagley
July 21, 2011
Mary Jane and family: Your family has always had a special place in my heart. When my girls were little you were grandma and grandpa. Mary Jane, my girls loved the time spent with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has been granted an angel. God bless you during this very difficult time. Sue Parsons-Pulver, Nicole and Morgan Parsons
Cindy & Lou (Wilkins) Stewart
July 20, 2011
To the Lafler Family, Sorry for the loss of your loved one, may the lifetime of good memories help you through this difficult time.
Bill Erickson
July 20, 2011
I was sorry to hear the news. My sympathy goes out to the Lafler family. Meeting Henry and Mary Jane was one of the Best days of my life. May time heal your loss and remember a little bit of Henry is alive and well when you be kind to a lost or stray dog.
Jeanne Mousso
July 20, 2011
To all of Henry's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget the unique and caring neighbor he always was. (doubt there is a dog anywhere that will ever forget him either, ha,ha) He was a friend to all. (Jeanne (xDavis) Mousso
Richard Ackerman
July 19, 2011
My heart goes out to Mary Jane and all the family which I have known for many years. Henry, was a true friend and I will always have many memories of our many times together. The jokes, the sincerity and most of all the genuine personality that I know Henry held close to his heart. God Bless the family that had their life with him. I thank God for the opportunity to have known all of you.
Barb (Castner} Burk
July 19, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss.
July 19, 2011
Sorry to hear of Henry's death God be with you all. Linda(Lafler)& David Bagley
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