Family/Spouse: PIERONI, Ronald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert A. MacFarlane, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. Born on March 14, 1935 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Alexander MacFarlane and the late Helen (Hibbard) Fagiani. On March 21, 1959, he married the former Ann Boswell.

Mr. MacFarlane was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. Robert attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. He later earned his associates degree from Niagara County Community College. Mr. MacFarlane was employed by Moore Business Forms, where he worked as a Machine and Graphic Designer. Robert attended First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston and was a former member of the Lewiston Historical Society. He was a talented artist and had his small plane license and enjoyed local air shows and planes of all kinds.


In addition to his beloved wife, Mr. MacFarlane is survived by three children, Robert A. MacFarlane, Amy (Ronald) Pieroni and Scott A. (Jennifer) MacFarlane; four grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah MacFarlane and Alison and Ellen Pieroni; two siblings, Nicholas (Beth) Fagiani and Marcia Dorn and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by one brother, Donald (Kathleen of Niagara Falls, NY) MacFarlane.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will be held on Monday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in North Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the SPCA of Niagara, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com

Robert married BOSWELL, Ann on 21 Mar 1959 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. Ann (daughter of BOSWELL, Arthur Dale and WINKER, Alice P) was born on 22 Jan 1934 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 May 2018 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ann (Boswell) MacFarlane, 84, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born on January 22, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Winker) Boswell.  On March 21, 1959, Ann married Robert A. MacFarlane.  He predeceased her on June 23, 2015.
Ann was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Niagara Falls High School and attended Rider College.  She was primarily a homemaker and worked as a secretary for Carborundum.  Ann’s life was centered around her family and her dog, Buddy.
Ann is survived by three children, Robert “Art” MacFarlane, Amy (Ronald) Pieroni and Scott (Jennifer) MacFarlane; four grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah MacFarlane and Alison and Ellen Pieroni.
There will be no prior visitation. Private committal prayers and interment will be held in Northridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made in Ann’s name to SPCA of Niagara.  Arrangements are under the direction of Michael R. Goodlander of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  Please visit www.goodlandercares.com for online condolences. 

Arthur + WINKER, Alice P. Alice (daughter of WINKER, Joseph John and Annie) was born on 23 Aug 1911 in New York; died on 5 Jun 2001 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married IVERSON, Adele about 1908. Adele was born in New Holstein, Calumet County, WI; died in 1954 in Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 4/22/1954

Mrs. Adele Boswell, 151 76th
St, a resident here for the last 11
years, died today at Lockport City
Hospital after a long illness. She
had been in the hospital for four
days.
A native of New Holstein, Wis.;
the, was the widow of. the late
Arthur H. Boswell and came to this
city from Ft Worth, Tex., to live
wlth a daughter, Mrs. George Pendergast,
after her husband died.
Survivors also include three sons,
Arthur D. Boswell, this city; Howard
G. Boswell, Houston, Tex., and
Roy E Boswell, Ft Worth; another
daughter, Mrs. Robert Alien, Wash-
! Ington, D.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Jack
Horn, Jacksonville, Fla., anad Mrs.
John Miller, Sheboyan, Wis., and
nine grandchildren.
Services will.be held Saturday
at the Rhoney Funeral Home at a
time to be announced later. Burial
will be in Memorial Park Ceme-
tery.

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Niagara Gazette - 9/7/1945

Joseph Winker Dies
Joseph J. Winker, 69-year-old retired
carpenter, of 11 Thomas street,
died yesterday after a long illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident
of this city.
Mr. Winker Is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Annie Winker; a son, Joseph
Winker, of Grand Island, and a
daughter, Mrs. Alice Boswell, of
Charleston, W. Va. Two grandchildren
also survive.
Services will be held at Cobler's
funeral home at 2 p. m. Sunday with
the Rev, Charles R, Osborn officiating.
Interment will be made In Memorial
Park cemetery

Joseph married Annie about 1903. Annie was born about 1881 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]