Family/Spouse: AAKER, Bryan Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON - (Lewiston) - Thomas A. Napier, age 89, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at his residence, under the loving care of his family and Niagara Hospice, after a lengthy illness.

Tom was born February 17, 1921, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Andrew and Anne (Mullrine) Napier. He attended local schools and was a 1939 graduate of Niagara Falls High School. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of Sergeant. After his discharge he began working as an Assistant Cashier at E.I. DuPont in Niagara Falls, a position he held until 1961. He married Dorothy E. (VandenBosch) on May 10, 1947, and they moved to Lewiston in 1952.

Tom served as Postmaster of the U.S. Post Office in Lewiston, retiring after 25 years. He had also served as a Trustee on the Lewiston Village Board in the 1950’s. After his retirement he and Dorothy wintered in Punta Gorda, FL for 20 years.

Tom was a communicant of St. Peter’s RC Church in Lewiston. He served there as head usher, a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Holy Name Society, and worked for the Catholic Charities Appeal. As a young man, Tom played semi-pro baseball and was selected into the Niagara Falls Sportsman Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a member and former Governor of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #584 in Lewiston; a member of the American Legion Post #1083 in Lewiston; the V.F.W. Down River Post #7487 in Lewiston; the Lewiston Queenston Rotary; the Lions Club of Youngstown; and a member of the Umpires Association. An avid golfer, he was also a member of the Queenston Golf Club in Queenston, Ontario.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy; his children, Thomas P. (Elizabeth) Napier and Joan (Kim) Quarantillo, both of Lewiston, Judith (Bryan Aaker) Napier of Minneapolis, MN, and Timothy (Charlotte) Napier of Lewiston; his grandchildren, Patricia (Dennis) Sweatman, Katherine, Julie and Kelly Quarantillo, Andrew, Jessica and Lukas Napier; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Carly Sweatman; several brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Jim Napier; and a sister, Mary Watts.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Streets, Lewiston on Thursday from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 AM in St. Peter's RC Church, 600 Center St., Lewiston, with the Rev. Sebastian C. Pierro officiating. (Please assemble at church.) Burial with Military Honors will follow in Dickersonville Cemetery, Ridge Rd., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094, or to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St., P.O. Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for on-line registry.

Thomas married VANDENBOSCH, Dorothy E on 10 May 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Dorothy (daughter of VANDENBOSCH, John Victor and ARMSTRONG, Violet C) was born on 15 Jan 1926 in New York; died on 9 Nov 2021 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Dorothy E. Napier
Dorothy E. Napier (Nee VanDenBosch), age 95, of Lewiston, wife of the Thomas A. Napier died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace NCR in Lewiston, NY. Dorothy was born on January 15, 1926, in Niagara Falls, NY. She is the daughter of the late Victor J. and the late Violet C. (Armstrong) VanDenBosch. She married Thomas A. Napier on May 10, 1947, he predeceased her on June 22, 2010. She was employed by Niagara University as a Library Clerk. Dorothy was a charter member of the Ladies of the Moose #1940 in Lewiston, the Lower River V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, the Lewiston Democratic Committee, Lewiston Historical commission, and Assoc., the Elks Punta Gorda Lodge #2606, she was an avid reader, loved gardening, traveling, antique collecting, and enjoyed dancing.Dot loved her church and was a devote Catholic. She was an active member in St. Peters Church over the years including a member of the building committee that worked to raise money to build the school and the church. She was also a member of the Alter and Rosary society. Dot was born and raised in Lewiston. She graduated from Lewiston Porter School and during WWII moved to Washington DC where she worked in defense department writing letters to families of missing and deceased soldiers. Dot moved back to Lewiston and began work at DuPont where she met her husband Tom. She is survived by two daughters; Judith Napier (Bryan Aaker) of Minneapolis, MN, Joan (Kim) Quarantillo of Lewiston, NY and two sons; Thomas P. Napier of Lewiston, NY, and Timothy Napier of Lewiston, NY also surviving are her grandchildren, Katie Robare, Patricia (Dennis) Sweatman, Kelly Strickland (Brian) and Julie Quarantillo, Jyssica, and Lukas Napier; her seven great grandchildren Taylor and Carly Sweatman, Maddalyn and Cooper Robare, Julian Strickland, Kolton Reimer and Maya Ndjarakana, her brother Laurence (Susan) VanDenBosch and several nieces and nephews.Dorothy is predeceased by her siblings Allan (late Ruth), Paul, Jack (late Dolores) and William VanDenBosch also Norma (late Ivan) Harvey, Joan (late Joel) Dougherty and Janine (late Ernie) Murdoch, also a grandson Andrew Napier.A special thanks to Melissa, Jackie, Robin, and Michelle at OLP that took such great care of Dot (Ma) over the years. Calling hours will be held on SUNDAY from 2-6 PM. at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. 401 Ridge St. Lewiston (N. Fourth and Ridge). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on MONDAY at 10:30 AM. in St. Peter’s RC Church 600 Center St. Lewiston, NY 14092. Burial will be in Dickersonville Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Peace memory care unit, Alzheimer’s Society, the Lewiston # 1 Fire Company or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com

Andrew + MULLRINE, Anne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married ARMSTRONG, Violet C in Nov 1920. Violet (daughter of ARMSTRONG, William J and Elizabeth) was born on 30 Mar 1901 in New York; died in Jun 1989 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 5/5/1921

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wenger of No.
2422 La Salle avenue announce the
marriage of their sister, Violet C.
Armstrong to Victor Vandenbosch.
The wedding took place in November.

John married SIMMONS, Lila Mae on 16 Oct 1951 in Auburn, Cayuga County, NY. Lila (daughter of SIMMONS, Jacob and SCHMINK, Catherine J) was born on 4 Dec 1881 in Auburn, Cayuga County, NY; died on 22 Dec 1967 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Auburn NY Citizen Advertiser

FORMER AUBURN COUPLE
MARRIED HALF CENTURY
A former Auburn couple, Air.
and Mrs. John Vandenbosch, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at
their home, 103 Jackson St.,
Rochester.
Eleven children, 40 grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren
were on hand to help celebrate the
golden wedding. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Vandenbosch were born In
Auburn. They resided in Niagara
Falls for a number of years before
moving to Rochester.
Mr. Vandenbosch, 74, is a retired
carpenter. He was instrumental
in setting up an apprentice
training system while active in the
carpenters union here.

William married Elizabeth about 1887. Elizabeth died before 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]