Thomas Clark Stephens

Thomas Clark Stephens Thomas C. Stephens, of Canandaigua, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1923, in Elmora, Pa. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley R. Stephens; son, Day T. (Marlene) Stephens of Massillon, Ohio; daughter, Carly (Rob) Vanas of Farmington; five grandchildren, D Thomas (Stephanie) Stephens, Sarah (Lance) Ullman, Eric (Lyndsay) Fuhrmann, Jenna Vanas and Michelle Vanas; five great-grandchildren, Allison and Amy Stephens, John and Elizabeth Lampe and Austin Fuhrmann; sister-in-law, Donna Barend; and nephew, Guy (Lorie) Barend. He was predeceased by his parents, Isabel and Walton Stephens; four siblings; and grandson, Ian Fuhrmann. Mr. Stephens was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served proudly aboard the USS Norman Scott (DD690) in the Pacific theater and the occupation of Japan. He was an active member of the Sampson Navy WWII Navy Vets and Sampson Navy Vets Honor Guard. He was also a member of Shortsville Lions Club, Clifton Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars and a volunteer at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. He worked for over 40 years as the store manager for Wynar's Appliance Parts in Rochester. After his retirement, he worked at New York State Thruway in the Green Thumb program and was the caretaker of Riverview Cemetery in Clifton Springs. Mr. Stephens was a remarkable man. He was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather and friend who served his country, his community and his fellow man throughout his life. He was a modest man who gave much and asked for little. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him and loved him. At his request, his body has been donated to the University of Rochester Medical Center. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-emption Road, Geneva NY 14456; or Happiness House, 5415 North Bloomfield Road, Canandaigua NY 14424. Those wishing to send condolences or share memories with the family may do so at www.fullerfh.com.