James H. Westbay

TROY James Herb Westbay, 90, of Dusenberry Lane, died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Palmas, Ind., he was the son of the late James F. Westbay and Marjorie Davis Westbay and husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) Kelly Westbay, who died in 1995. Raised and educated in Cazenovia, N.Y., he graduated from Cazenovia High School as valedictorian. He moved to the Capital District to attend Albany Business College and graduated with an accounting degree. Mr. Westbay was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II, serving from 1942 to 1945 in the European Theater as a sergeant with the 7th Armored Division. He was employed by the U.S. Railway Mail Service for 30 years until 1969, retiring as supervisor; then he was an auditor with the New York State Tax Department in Albany for 12 years, retiring in 1981. After his second retirement, he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife. He was a former member of the Troy Lodge of Elks. Survivors include a daughter, Arleen Morrissey and her husband George of Center Brunswick; a son, James C. Westbay of Watervliet; a granddaughter, JoEllen Brem; and great-granddaughter, Ashley Brem, both of Center Brunswick; and a sister, Mabel Westbay of Dallas, Texas. Herb was predeceased by his sister, Marjorie Lucille Kelchner. With special thanks to his dear friend, Fran Corbeil of Troy, who always made him smile. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th Street and Third Ave., Lansingburgh, with Rev. Dr. Harold D. Carrier officiating. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse NY 13220-3049 would be appreciated. For guest book, please visit: www.mcloughlinmason.com