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1943
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2020
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Robert Barnum Obituary
Due to the current circumstances services will be held at a later date.
It is requested that memorial donations be made to the House of John 14 Spring Street Clifton Springs, NY 14432.
David was born on February 14, 1943 in Clifton Springs, N.Y. the son of the late Robert B. and Hilda Hall Barnum. David worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier in Clifton Springs for many years. He could be found taking up a conversation while on his mail route or stopping to throw pitches or shoot hoops with kids in neighborhood on his route. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his dogs.
David is survived by his wife, Marilyn Walters Auringer; two sons Christopher (Robyn) Barnum of M.N., Michael Barnum of Avon; two sisters Nancy Barnum of Syracuse, Karen Mason of Syracuse; aunt, Faith Barnum of Utica; grandchildren Aaron, Jared and Grace, Thea and Emma.
Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps.
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Jim Potter
June 10, 2020
Marilyn and family, I offer my condolences to all. It was just a few days ago I was thinking of him so, hearing of his passing is somewhat of a shock. While I did not know Buzz for years due to moving from the area, I knew him well enough to say; Hey, how is the family. He always made time for a conversation...God Bless.
Russ Williamson
May 1, 2020
Buzz was one of the good guys. Always enjoyed it when he joined our BB games on Broad St. RIP Buzz
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