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May 9, 2012
Lawrence Kenneth Halstead

Niagara Gazette

LOCKPORT — Lawrence Kenneth Halstead, age 68, of Wilson, died May 7, 2012 in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, after a lengthy illness. Born November 29, 1943 in Lockport, he was a son of the late James and Dorothy (Swick) Halstead. He attended District #4 School House, a 1962 graduate of Wilson High School - he was looking forward to the 50th reunion; he had attended Bryant and Stratton. Larry worked the Halstead Farm with his father, and was a farm laborer on various other farms in the area. He worked at Sacred Heart R.C. Church as a janitor, was part of the cleaning crew at the Rainbow Mall, and worked at the concession stand at the county building on Cedar in the Falls. Larry loved to read and study history; he also loved to play chess and could win most games in three moves. He loved spending time with family and was a member at Exley United Methodist Church in Wilson, and was a member of AM Gasport.

Surviving him is a brother, David (Carol) Halstead of Cuba; a sister, Jean Hayes of E. Wilson; nephews, Wayne (Laurie) Hayes of Tonawanda, Allan Hayes of E. Wilson, and Garry (Joan) Halstead of CA. Also survived by three great-nieces and a great-nephew and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Exley at a date and time to be announced. Contributions may be made to South Wilson Fire Company or to Wilson Fire Company #1 Ambulance Fund. Arrangements by the Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 270 Young Street, Wilson.

hamiltonclarkfh.com.

James + SWICK, Dorothy M. Dorothy (daughter of SWICK, Louis J and PICKLE, Florence) was born on 10 Apr 1913; died on 5 Feb 2004 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louis married PICKLE, Florence on 21 Jun 1911 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. Florence (daughter of PICKLE, Joseph and PERRY, Cora) was born on 1 Jun 1889 in Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Aug 1966 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 8/5/1966

WILSON-Mrs. Florence A. Swick, 77, of 4421
North; Ridge Road, died Thursday (Aug. 4, 1966) in
Mount View Hospital, Lockport, after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Swick was a former
teacher, for 25 years, in area
district schools and at Colonial
Village.
She was born June 1, 1889,
in the Town of Porter, the
daughter of Joseph and Cora
Perry Pickle. She married
Louis J. Swick on June 21,
1911, in Wilson. They made
their home in Willow Road
until last November.
Mrs. Swick joined First
Baptist Church here in 1917
and taught Sunday school
there for 45 years. She also
served on the diaconate board
for several years.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include two daughters,
Mrs, James (Dorothy)
Halstead, Newfane, and Mrs.
Marjorie Sweet, at home; a
brother, Leon Pickle, Niagara
Falls, and three grandchildren.
Starting- tonight, f r i e n ds
may call at the Hamilton and
Clark Chapel, with the family
being present from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at the chapel, Rev.
Harold Faba officiating. Burial
will be in North Ridge
Cemetery.

Edward married Alice M about 1882. Alice was born in Dec 1861 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph + PERRY, Cora. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]