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Franklin Westlake Obituary
Horseheads,NY - Franklin H. Westlake Age 91 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Franklin was born June 1, 1928 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Frank Westlake Jr. and Lena Harvey Westlake. He and his wife, Marie (Besley), were both graduates of Horseheads High School Class of 1947. Franklin and Marie's long life together began when Marie was selling tickets to the high school dance. When she asked him if he wanted to buy a ticket, he responded that he would buy two tickets but only if she would go with him to the dance. Franklin and Marie were married April 14, 1949 and celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary last year. Franklin retired from NYSEG's Hickling Station working for over 41 years as a boiler operator, shift foreman and then trainer. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by son-in-law James Brink and his brother William Westlake. Franklin loved spending time at the family cottage on Seneca Lake, fishing, bowling, hunting, tinkering in the garage and working on any and all household "fix-it" projects. He is survived by his wife of nearly 71 years Marie; daughters: Linda Westlake of Lansing, NY, Sherry Brink of Horseheads, NY, and Diane (Jim) Cannella of Salida, CO; grandchildren: Richard (Andrea) Brink of Horseheads, NY, Gary (Annie) Brink of Bayonne, NJ; great grandchildren: Benjamin & Avery Brink and Zachary & Jenna Brink; brother and sister-in-law: David and Mary Ann Westlake of Horseheads, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on February 21, 2020 from 4:00-6:00PM, with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to First Presbyterian Church Horseheads or CareFirst.
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February 19, 2020
What a wonderful "bowling Dad!" Will never forget the warm smile, kind man, and good bowling advice. Mrs. Westlake, Linda, Sherry, Diane - my condolences to you all. Ann (Benedict) Shadduck
Gary Adams
February 18, 2020
Great bowling team member.
Carlton Eddy III
February 17, 2020
Mrs. Westlake ,Linda, Sherry and Diane I am truly sorry for your lost, I recall Mr. Westlake as I was just a young boy growing up next door,he always a kind and gentle spoken man.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Steve Whalen
February 16, 2020
Best Shift Foreman and Power Plant Operator ever.
Monica (Frisk) Mashewske
February 16, 2020
Mrs. Westlake, Diane, Linda and Sherry, I am so very sorry for your loss. Yes, when I came over, he was always "tinkering in the garage" on something. My sister and I will never forget his teaching us how to put up the tent before we went to the KOA in Florida. What a great, gentle, caring man he was. He is forever in my memory as a second father figure. Heaven is now so much brighter with his presence. He is at peace. God bless . . . .
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