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Frederick Webster Obituary

Webster, Frederick DELMAR Frederick Webster, 83, of Delmar died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Hartford, Conn. on September 19, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Grace Baker Webster. Fred was a graduate of the University of Connecticut and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1948. He was a 50 year member of the Elsmere Fire Company, where he was a past chief and current chairman of the board of the Elsmere Fire District. He worked for the Travelers Insurance Company for 38 years prior to retirement. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Muriel Munsell Webster; and a daughter, Karen Webster Prisley. He is survived by two sons, Donald Webster (Karen) of Rocky Point, N.Y. and Richard Webster of Delmar; a daughter, Lori Webster Platel (Mark) of Delmar; son-in-law, Stephen Prisley of Blacksburg, Va.; and grandchildren, Jamie and Jared Webster of Rocky Point, Jacob and Michael Platel of Delmar, and Tucker and Dustin Prisley of Blacksburg. The family will celebrate Fred's life on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elsmere Fire House, 15 West Poplar Dr., Delmar. The burial service and Holy Eucharist will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 16 Elsmere Ave., Delmar. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Contributions in Fred's memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 421 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 or Bethlehem Senior Projects/ Food Pantry, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2010.

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November 7, 2010

To the Webster and Platel families: My deepest sympathies. We'll miss Fred. He was a light in the world.

Paul Heiser, Delmar, NY

November 6, 2010

Our deepest condolences to the Webster Family. Steve and Fred began kindergarten together. This friendship lasted through the school years and then through marriage, family and the later years. We have many fond memories. Fred and Muriel would return to the Hartford area to attend the picnics and other gatherings so we were able to stay in touch. Steve, Jonathan and I send our sympathy to you all. Steve, Carolyn and Jonathan Bedula, Wethersfield, Connecticut.

Ric Root

November 6, 2010

The Webster Family, You have my condolences,But for Dad&Mom I will think of them as being Away SomeWhere outhere

Chris Douglas

November 5, 2010

To Our Fellow Brothers I am sorry for your lose. SFD

Robert (DFD) and Kristine Geurtze

November 5, 2010

Our deepest sympathies on Fred's passing. May God watch over him now and forever.

Bill & Jessie Saxton

November 5, 2010

Fred and I go all the way back to grammar school at D.F. Burns and HPHS.
He, Ruth Cantor, and I share the same birthday, 9/19/27. We have many fond memories of shared events together and will always remember the good times we had with him and Muriel.

Barb (Root) & Fred Veltman

November 5, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to the Webster family, may your memories sustain you.

Sue Crounse

November 5, 2010

Mark and I extend our sincere sympathy to the Webster family. Your father was a good man and will be missed.

Theresa & Gary Lenz

November 5, 2010

Lori and family, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always so nice, and will be missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Jim McDonald

November 4, 2010

Just a quick note to send my sincere sympathy to the Webster family. I worked with Fred for many years at Travelers and was lucky enough to cross paths with him in Delmar after we both retired. He was a good soul and will be greatly missed.

Martha Skinner

November 4, 2010

We will miss Fred very much. He was our neighbor at Sea Woods for many years. Both Fred and your mother brought great joy to all of us here. Our sympathy, prayers and love go to all of you.

Bill Wilson

November 4, 2010

Thank you, Fred. You were a great mentor and manager but, most importantly, a good friend. You and Muriel are in our prayers today.

Elaine Fiaschetti

November 4, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Webster family. Your dad hired me at the Travelers in 1972, he was my first boss in the working world. I always respected and looked up to him. I remember the day he retired and thought how much I would miss him, he always had a smile for everyone, and was always "Mr. Webster" to all who worked for him. I am blessed to have known such a kind and gentle man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Toth Wagner

November 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to The Webster Family for their loss of a very special person. It was a pleasure to work under Fred in my Travelers days and he was a very kind man who had a heart of gold. May God comfort you all through this difficult time.

Jean Julius Castagno

November 4, 2010

Fred, we will miss you. There are only a few of the Kindergarten Group left. You and Muriel were always great fun and we have wonderful memories of all our times together before you moved to DelMar way back when. God bless you Lori and all the family. We remember you as children and wish you well.
Our sympathy to you and yours, Jean and Julius Castagno The Villages FL.

November 4, 2010

Dear Webster Family,

I was saddened to hear of Mr. Webster's passing. I worked for him at Traveler's in the 80's. He was a kind and fair man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Sharon Hanrahan

Patrick Dowd

November 4, 2010

My sincere condolences to everyone in the Webster family. Fred was such an instrumental part of my life, providing the best possible example of what a true leader was. He had such a wonderful way about him and he created a work environment where people wanted to follow his direction. Fred was a one of a kind in the very best way and will be missed.

Bill Wilson

November 4, 2010

Thank you, Fred. You were a great mentor and manager but, mostly, a good friend. You will be missed. You and Muriel are in our prayers today.

Dave Catallo

November 4, 2010

Donnie,
Sorry to hear about your dad. He did a lot for me during my days at Travelers and he was respected by all who worked with him. I know you will always have great memories of he and your mom. My condolences and prayers are with you, your brother and sister.

November 4, 2010

Lori and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I never knew him in person but I know through seeing how wonderful you are...that he is the good man as you always spoke so fondly of him. You are a great daughter and it seems you have a wonderful support system....Thara Lerner (Clifton Park)

November 4, 2010

To the entire Webster family and all those at the Elsmere Fire Department, our condolences. Both personally and professionally, Fred will always be remembered as a kind, intelligent person who gave both to his family and the community. He will be missed.

Richard H. Danzig for the NYS Public Entities Safety Group 497 Executive Committee and Glatfelters Brokerage Services

Colleen Brunet

November 4, 2010

Dear Webster Family,

You don't know me but Mr. Webster did, he was my very first boss in the working field and what an important role to have on a new employee just out of college in her first job. Mr. Webster made that such a pleasant experience for me. He was a wonderful warm man. I truely loved him although haven't seen him in many many years. He did such a great job 25 years later I am still working for Travelers or should I say United Health Care now. I am so very sorry for your loss he was truly an exceptional person.

Susan Jasper Murphy

November 4, 2010

To the family,

I worked for your Dad at the Travelers in the 80's. It was my first full time job and he was "the big boss with the corner office" . He was one of the "good ole boys" but in his case it was true. He truly was a good guy. I missed him when he retired and was very happy to run into him out to dinner several years ago with your mother.

I was lucky to have the opportunity to work for him and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Ellis

November 4, 2010

Rick & Family,

So sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a very nice man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Doug Van Apeldoorn

November 4, 2010

Rick, My condolences to you and your family on the passing of Fred. My condolences also to the Elsmere Fire Department. Fred was one of the nicest people I have ever met during my Fire Department travels. Always with a smile and a hello. He will be missed.

November 4, 2010

Rick, Lori and Family - so sorry for the loss of your dad. He truly was a kind, gentle man and I will forever have wonderful memories of him.

Shauna

November 4, 2010

So sorry to hear about Mr. Webster, from what I remember as a child, he was a really nice man. Our condolences. Shauna (Lynch) and Mike Mueller

November 4, 2010

Sincere condolences to all of the Webster clan. Fred was a true gentleman, a great public servant, but most importantly, a good friend to us. He will be missed!!

Marty DeLaney & Ken Ringler

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