Family/Spouse: PETERSON, Martha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 4, 2013
Raymond Clayton Spear

Niagara Gazette

BEDFORD, IN — Raymond Clayton Spear, age 81, of Bedford, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 11:05 AM, at IU Health in Bedford. Raymond was born on February 18, 1931 in Corning, NY to Theodore and Lydia (Sparks) Spear. He married Susanne Swick on November 14, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY, and she survives.

Raymond was a US Army veteran serving in 1953-1956. He retired from General Motors in 1993; he was in the Personal Department. Raymond was an Eagle Scout and attended Riverside Presbyterian Church in New York and First Presbyterian Church in Bedford.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Susanne Spear of Bedford, IN; children, Barry Spear and wife, Pamela of Sevierville, TN; Brett Spear and his wife, Martha Peterson of Lexington, KY; Betsey Makximenko and husband, Victor of Bedford, IN; seven grandchildren, Andrew Spear, Taryn Spear Claypool, Sara Hackett, Garrett Spear, Tyler Spear, Alex Makximenko and Tessa Makximenko; three great-grandsons, Jackson and Cole Spear, and Samuel Claypool. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sylvia Statton and one son, Thomas Spear.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013, at Cresthaven Funeral Home. Friends called on Friday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

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Raymond married SWICK, Suzanne F [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Mildred M about 1920. Mildred was born on 21 Jul 1897 in OH; died in Sep 1976 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/19/1950

Ira W. Swick
Dies Here at 88

Ira W. Swick. 88, one of the city's
oldest resldents and former city
milk and food Inspectors, died today
at his home, 1118 Niagara avenue.
Funeral services for Mr. Swick
will be held at the Cornell and Dag-
gett Funeral home at 2 pm. on Sun
day.
Born in Wilson, Mr. Swick came
to this city 57 years ago. He built
the family home In Niagara avenue
when the present area Included in
the city comprised three villages,
Suspension Bridge, Clarksvllle and
Niagara Falls.
Mr. Swick served as milk inspector
from 1919 until his retirement
in 1938. He formerly owned the
Swick bakery In Suspension Bridge.
He was a life-long member of the
First Congregational church.
Surviving are a son. Harold I.
Swick, this city; a daughter, Mrs.
Sybil Swick Simson, Bronxville; a
sister, Mrs. Eva Brace, Dearborn
Mich.; six grandchildren and seven
greatgrandchildren.
Burlel will be In the North Ridge
cemetery.

Ira married CAREY, Lulu about 1888. Lulu (daughter of CAREY and Avis) was born in Dec 1867 in New York; died on 14 Oct 1936 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 10/15/1936

MRS. SWICK DIES
Widely Known Woman Pastes at Residence
Here After Heart Attack
Mrs. Lulu Cary Swick, wife of Mrs.
Ira W. Swick, of 1118 Niagara avenue,
died at the family home yesterday
afternoon, shortly after she had suffered
a heart attack. She was 88
years old.
Born In Lewiston, Mrs. Swick lived
In Wilson and Tonawanda before coming
to Niagara Falls many years ago.
She was a member of the board of
deaconesses of the First Congrega-
tional church and had a wife circle
of friends, among whom she was held
In high esteem. Besides her husband,
she Is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Sybil Swick Simons, and a son, Harold
Swick, and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the
family home at 2 p. m. Saturday.
Burial will be In North Ridge cemetery.