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Shirley Mae Cushman
(December 22, 1928 - January 27, 2015)


Shirley M. Cushman Of Newfane, wife of Daniel Cushman entered peacefully into rest at home under care of family and Niagara Hospice on Tuesday January 27, 2015. Shirley was born in Newfane, NY on December 22, 1928. Daughter of the late Leon and Dorothy Kreeger Baldwin. Shirley and Daniel married on September 15, 1951 and have enjoyed their marriage for 63 years. Shirley was a member of the Newfane United Methodist Church, and the Christian Women’s Association. She enjoyed line dancing, bowling, reading, home decorating, crafts and gardening. Mother of Aaron Cushman of Gasport, NY, Julie Cushman of Akron, NY, Kathy Richau of Lockport, NY and the late Bradford and Craig Cushman. Sister of Barbara, Peter, Paul and the late Beverly. Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Shirley will miss all of her fellow bowlers dearly. Friends and Family may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St.Newfane, NY 14108 FRIDAY 2 - 4PM and 7 - 9PM. Funeral services will be held in the Newfane United Methodist Church SATURDAY at 11AM. Burial will be held in Corwin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Niagara Hospice House 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094 of Newfane United Methodist Church 2699 Main St. Newfane, NY 14108.

Shirley married CUSHMAN, Daniel S on 15 Sep 1951 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Daniel (son of CUSHMAN, John E and SNELL, Julia) was born on 21 Sep 1929 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Oct 2023 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/18/1951

The wedding of Miss Shirley Mae Baldwin, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Leon R. Baldwin of Newfane, and Daniel S. Cushrnan,
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Irishman, Lockport. took place at the
Newfane Methodist Church Saturday at 2 o'clock, the Rev.
Daniel Place officiating, with groom's twin brother David Cushman
acting as best man.
The bride chose a gown of can-
dle light with swirled lace bodice
buttoned down the back, the high
round neckline was made with
small lace flowers on illusion
yoke. Her sleeves of lace came
to a ruffled point over the wrists,
and her skirt was full and fash-
ioned wiith a lace peplum over
satin, flaling in a chapel-length
train. The bride's cap was made
of the candle light pearls twisted
in net and her arm bouquet was
gardenias and lily of the valley.
The matron of honor was Mrs.
Harold Farwell, of Wilson, sister
of the bride who wore a rose pink
satin dress with over skirt of net
with satin insertions. The gown
was strapless with a bolero jack-
et, cap sleeves and mandarin col-
lar. She wore elbow-length mitts
and hat to match. the brides-
maids were dressed like the maid
of honor in peacock blue. their
arm bouquets were of blue del-
phinium, gypsophila and rose
pink pompons. they were Miss
Beverly Baldwin, sister of the
bride, of Newfane, Mrs. Robert
King, also of Newfane, and Mrs.
Rodney Sandford, of Lockport, a
cousin of the bride.
OTHER ATTENDANTS
The flower girl. Dawn Hanel,
Lockport, wore a peacock blue
princess style dress and hat to
match those of the bridesmaid
She carried a basket of flowers,
similar to those in the other at-
tendants bouquets. the ring bear-
er, Paul Baldwin, a brother of the
bride, was dressed like the ushers,
Leon R. Baldwin, Jr., Newfane,
brother of the bride, James Rich-
ardson and George Holly both of
Lockport, Who wore tuxedos.
The church was decorated with
baskets of white gladioli, rose pin
pompons and candelabra. A re-
ception was held in the church
parlors for 150 guests with 12 at
the bridal table. The organist was
Mrs. Mabel Bigelow of Buffalo
and the soloist, James Hobbs,
also of Newfane.
The bride's mother wore a gray
suit with black accessories, and
a corsage of mixed flowers. The
groom's mother wore navy with
navy accessories and a corsage of
yellow rose buds.
The grandmother of the bride,
Mrs. Lew Baldwin, was dressed
in charcoal gray, with black ac-
cessories, and a corsage of yel-
low pompons. the grandmother
of the groom wore a black dress
and accessories with a corsage of
white pompons.
PRE-NUPTIALS
Showers were given for the
bride by Mrs. Lew Baldwin, Mrs.
Robert King, Mrs. Harold Far-
well, and Mrs. Lottie Snell. A
rehersal dinner was given by
Mrs. George Kruger at her home.
Mrs. Kruger is an aunt of the
bride.
Mr. Cushman is a graduate of
Lockport Hiigh School, and is now
serving in the armed forces and
is stationed at Ft. Meade, Md.
The bride is a graduate of the
Newfane Central School.

1. CUSHMAN, Aaron
2. CUSHMAN, Julie
3. CUSHMAN, Kathy
4. CUSHMAN, Bradford and died.
5. CUSHMAN, Craig and died.

Leon married KREEGER, Dorothy Louise about 1926. Dorothy (daughter of KREEGER, Emil) was born about 1908 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Aug 1952 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 10/8/1952

NEWFANE - Services for Mrs
Dorothy Louise Baldwin. 9 Grace
Ave., who died Tuesday at Lock
port City Hospital after being ill
since February, will be held Frl
day at 3 o'clock at Corwin Fu
neral Home, 27 North Main St.,
the Rev. Daniel N. Place officiating.
Burial will be in Corwin
Cemetery,
Mrs. Baldwin was born in Lock-
port, a daughter of Mrs. Emil
Kreeger and the late Mr. Kree-
ger. She lived in Newfane for 27
years.
Survivors, besides her mother,
Include 'her husband, Leon R.
Baldwin: three daughters and two
sons, Mrs. Harold Farwell, Wilson;
Mrs. Daniel Cushman, Beverly,
Leon Jr. and Paul Baldwin,
all of Newfane; one suiter and
two brothers, Mrs. Albert Stanton
and Franklin Kreeger. Lockport;
and George Kreeger, Newfane.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/1/1957

BALDWIN - Lewis M. Baldwin
husband of Lena Kolbow Baldwin
Transit Rd., Newfane, entered late
restt suddenly Friday, Nov. 1, 1957
at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Besides
his wife, he leaves one son
and one daughter, Leon R. BaIdwin
of Michigan and Mrs. George
Kreeger, of Newfane; seven grand
children; five great-grandchildren
Also five sisters and four brothers,
Mrs. Myrtle Smith, William aad
Robert Baldwin, all of Newfane;
Mrs. Bertha LaRoche aad Roy
Baldwin, both of Ardmore. Okla.;
Mrs. Marion Starks, of Barker,
N. Y.; Mrs. Gladys Van Horn and
Raymond Baldwin, both of Gasport.
N. Y.; Mrs. Nettie Criswell
of Lockport and several nieces and
nephews. Friends may call at the
Glenn H. Corwin Funeral Home,
27 N. Man St., Newfane, beginning
Saturday afternoon where
services will be held Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Burial in Corwin
Cemetery, Newfane

Lewis married KOLBOW, Lena M on 4 Jul 1904. Lena (daughter of KOLBOW, Fred and NEVERMAN, Minnie) was born on 12 Oct 1883 in New York; died on 4 Nov 1962 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/5/1962

NEWFANE - Mrs. Lena M.
Baldwin, 79, widow of Lewis Baldwin,
died unexpectedly in her
home, 2448 Transit Road, Sunday
(Nov. 4, 1962).
Mrs. Baldwin was born Oct. 12,
1883, the daughter of Fred and
Minnie Neverman Kolbow. She
had lived in Newfane for the past
42 years where for many years
she did papertianging.
She and her late husband were
married in Wilson July 4, 1904.
Mr. Baldwin died Nov. 1, 1947.
Surviving are a son, Leon R.
Baldwin of Frostproof, Fla.; a
daughter, Mrs. George Kreeger
of Newfane; seven grandchildren
and twelve great ° grandchildren.
Friends may call today and tomorrow
at trie Kenneth H. Sherrie
Funeral Home, 6139 East Ave.,
where the family will be present
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday with the Rev.
Richard Closson, pastor of the
Newfane Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Corwin
Cemetery.

Washington married Nettie about 1881. Nettie was born in Sep 1863 in New York; died between 1905 and 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fred married NEVERMAN, Minnie about 1880. Minnie was born in Sep 1862 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]