Frank Stanton, age 81, of Groton and formerly of Dryden and Newfield passed away Saturday September 22, 2007 at the home of his great niece and nephew Holly and Craig. His children wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Holly and Craig and family for fulfilling Poppy’s last wishes. Born July 13, 1926 in Ithaca NY to Minnie Hollenbeck and Calvin Stanton, he was predeceased by his his wife and greatest joy, Gloria Howe Stanton; sisters Doris Whitting and Eva Burdick, a brother Raymond Stanton as well as sons-in-law Patrick Emms and Frank Hayes.
BOYNTON RACING. His other interests were fishing, camping and playing card games. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Lakeside Nursing Home for providing the loving care he received while in their facility.
Larry is survived by his daughters, Valorie (Herbie Delmage) of Candor, Susan (Benny) Benjamin of Willseyville, Carole (Donny Zimmer) of Trumansburg; sons, Larry (Shannon) Stanton Sr. of Dryden and Lawrence Hamilton of Dryden; sister, Betty Vann of Dryden and a brother Charlie Stanton of Lansing; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Stanton and Dot Shevalier; grand and great-grandchildren, Jackie & Brian (Riley and Kaitlyn); Lee & Sandy (Taryn and Kaden); Amy Jo; Heather Leanne (Kevin); Connie (Alicia); Nicole & Jim (Alexis and James) Mindy & Lynn (Kobe); Gloria Mae, Amanda, Lil Larry; .
Regardless of whether he was "Unc", Jakey, Poppy, PopPop or dad, to know him was to love him. He will be sorely missed by his children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and extended "family" of honorary children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM Wednesday, Sept, 26, 2007 at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Friends are invited to call from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the funeral home prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boynton Racing c/o Rob Boynton, 260 Jersey Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
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