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- June 3, 2014
Edward Elmer Clayton
Niagara Gazette
RANSOMVILLE -
Edward Elmer Clayton, 77, of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2014. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Victoria Rachwal and Elmer Clayton.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna (Arns) Clayton, twin sons, Christopher (Bonnie) Clayton, and Kirk Clayton, all of Ransomville, NY; three grandchildren, Lindsey (Christian) Seemayer, Ryan Clayton, and Kyle Clayton; a brother, William (Karen) Clayton of Kenmore, NY, and a sister, Kathleen Hare of Anaheim, CA; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Edward graduated from the former Trott High School in 1955. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Cors, where he served for two years before attending Erie County Technical School and becoming a journeyman millwright. He worked for DuPont and Carborundum in Niagara Falls, NY, before going to GM Engine Plant in Tonawanda, NY. He retired from GM after 30 years. He was an avid fisherman, boater, wood-carver, travel enthusiast, and family man. He attended the Dickersonville United Methodist Church (later Hope United Methodist), where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.
A Memorial Service will be held at Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Rd., Sanborn, NY on Saturday, June 14th at 7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Hope UMC at P.O. Box 304, Sanborn, NY 14132 or Niagara Hospice Alliance, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.
Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.
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Abt 1937 - 2014 (~ 77 years)