Paul M. Conklin

Paul Conklin Obituary

PAUL M. CONKLIN
DRYDEN - Paul M. Conklin, 69, of Dryden, NY, went to Heaven peacefully Sunday evening. Paul had bravely fought a long battle with cancer. He remained home and was cared for by his children, his amazing grandchildren and the help of Hospice, which he was truly grateful to have. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps as a rifle instructor and was a longtime employee of IBM of Endicott, NY. He is predeceased by Nancie L. (Cooper) Conklin, his wife of 31 years. Together they enjoyed their big "Pink House" in Dryden, NY, which they opened as a bed and breakfast and beautiful antique shop, and spent years enjoying their guests.
Surviving Paul are his two children, Jon (Karen) Conklin of Ithaca, NY, and Angela (Thomas) Towner of Dryden, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Orren and Laura Conklin; brothers, Albert Conklin, Francis Conklin, and David Conklin; his sisters, Jane (Robert) Jones, Mona Morton and Donna Bronson. Surviving him are his three sisters, Jeri Faggioni, Laura (Robert) Musa, Faye (Robert) Coonick; sisters-in-law, Carol, Marie, and Barbara; brothers-in-law, Alvie Bronson and Fred Morton; his four sons from a previous marriage, and their children in NC; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren, Cody, Nickolas, Brody, Fabian, Katie and Alicia. They were such a big help with his care and him being able to enjoy these last few months. He meant the world to his grandchildren, as they meant the world to him as well. He was known for making jokes, making them laugh, and playing whatever game they could come up with. They will forever keep their "Poppie" in their hearts.
Friends and family may call at Herson Funeral Home, 110 S. Geneva St., Ithaca, NY on Thursday Sept. 18, from 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army of Ithaca, 150 N. Albany St. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rt. 13 N, Dryden, NY.

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Sep. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Conklin

8 Entries

Krystal Freedline

September 24, 2008

I will always remember Paul (DAD) for the many time while I was growing up and being Angela's Best Friend the MANY Antique show that they would take me along on and of course the best ones were at the Mall. He would always have us sitting in the back of the van holding things in place making sure nothing fell.

He was a good father and friend. he will surely be missed by all. All my love and prayers go out to the family.

Angela Towner

September 19, 2008

Dad,

I love you. And now that you're not suffering, I no longer have to worry that you're ok. I know you got really tired of me asking that :) but I just worry, and you understood. I'm grateful for the time I was able to stay with you this past year, and still learn new things from you everyday. I love the late nights of coffee and donuts, and the 2a.m. conversations with my eyes half closed and your's wide open :) I don't think you know how much I will deeply miss you now that you and mom are both gone. But I know you're where you were waiting to be, with mom. That's all you wanted to do was to see mom once again. How blessed you finally got your wish dad! I hope she was right at the gate waiting for you, and showed you the way in. I love you dad. I always will. And Tom, the kids, Jon, we all will miss you very much.

robin chapman

September 19, 2008

Iam so sorry for your loss Ireally did not know you but your son and I go way back since grade school. Ed your a great friend and youll always be a friend your should be proud to have great sons like you and your brother again Im very sorry for your loss. Love a friend Robin warner chapman.

Christina Conklin

September 17, 2008

I was sad to hear that the world lost such a good man, but happy to hear Heaven gained such an Angel ! For the ones who were left behind, we will miss him! My family's sympathy & condolences are deeply expressed.

Dennis A Conklin

September 17, 2008

I was to young to remember dad as a child. He and my mother had divorced when I was three. I remember growing up and wondering why I didn't have him, and in time learned to hate him for not being there for me. And am sorry for what I said when he did try to contact me when I was seventeen. But around the at the age of twenty I found a woman (Christy)much like he had found in Nancy. Who loved me regardless of what I said or did in the time before her why I'm still not sure. But with her and my daughters Kayla and Sabrina's support, I got over my stuburness and got in contact with Dad's brother (Uncle Fran and Marie).And managed to get up to N.Y. for I think it was the 48th Conklin family reunion. Not knowing if was was going to punch him or hug him I asked Fran and cousin Marvin to go with me to meet him after they pointed him out to me. Fran said hey "Pete" look who's here. After a short pause he said Randy.....Rodney........As I saw him fighting back the tears, as I was he realized It was me, his youngest son. I realized then that he realy did love me. For twenty three years I had built up hate for him and it was gone in an instant. I got to see him a few times in the next few years after that but, money issues kept me from coming back for a few years. I have come back as much as possible in the last two years. And got to introduce dad to both of my daughters. He use to drive around N.Y. and showed us where I was from and who the family was. He told me stories of his past and I told him of mine.I'm sorry we didn't get more time together but, I'll always remember the last time I saw him, the gleem in his eyes watching the fireworks I shot off in his yard for the forth of july.He seemed to realy enjoy it. I love you Dad.

Cody Towner

September 17, 2008

I love you Poppie. I tried my best to show you how much I did. I miss you so much Poppie.

Rodney Conklin

September 17, 2008

There is a bond between a father and son that no circumstance of life can ever take away.

I am grateful for the time I was able to share with my father and thankful for the memories I shall treasure forever.

I will always remember him and take comfort knowing that my father loved us all and that we loved him.

Paul M. Conklin jr

September 17, 2008

Not everyone gets the chance to say the things they would say to someone they love before they pass away.
I had that chance to tell my Father that I loved him and to reconcile all those troubling things that can accumulate in our lives and come between us.

Dad left knowing I loved him and I that he loved me.

I am grateful to God for allowing us to share our lives again before the ending of his.

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