MERRITT PRIME
Merritt Prime, 86, of Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, died May 29, 2008 at home.
He was born October 4, 1921 in Salt Springville, New York, the son of William Prime Sr. and Edna Nestle.
He attended local area schools.
For many years Mr. Prime was employed at Beech-Nut Corp., in Canajoharie in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Prime was a lifetime area resident.
He served in the U.S. Army with a rank of Tech Sgt. from 1942 until 1946.
Mr. Prime was a life member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post No. 3275. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and gardening.
Merritt married Lily Mihuka on June 5, 1948 in Little Falls, NY. She preceded him in death in 1973. He was also predeceased by five brothers, William Jr., Sidney, Emory, Howard and Herman Prime; and one sister, Ethel Burns.
Mr. Prime is survived by his son, John M. and Patricia Prime of Canajoharie, NY; a daughter, Lesia and Robert Thaisz of Gloversville, NY; sisters, Mabel Cook of St. Johnsville, NY and Marion Cook of Palatine Bridge, NY. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kelly Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Maxwell Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Jill Thaisz of West Lake, OH, Peter Thaisz of Albany, NY, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 with the Rev. Wade Prime officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Freysbush Cemetery in Fort Plain, NY.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Merritt Prime may be made to Ames Volunteer Fire Department, 595 Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317 or to Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter Inc., 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.houghtalingandsmith.com.
The Leader Herald
May 30, 2008
Merritt Prime, 86, of Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, died May 29, 2008 at home.
He was born October 4, 1921 in Salt Springville, New York, the son of William Prime Sr. and Edna Nestle.
He attended local area schools.
For many years Mr. Prime was employed at Beech-Nut Corp., in Canajoharie in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Prime was a lifetime area resident.
He served in the U.S. Army with a rank of Tech Sgt. from 1942 until 1946.
Mr. Prime was a life member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post No. 3275. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and gardening.
Merritt married Lily Mihuka on June 5, 1948 in Little Falls, NY. She preceded him in death in 1973. He was also predeceased by five brothers, William Jr., Sidney, Emory, Howard and Herman Prime; and one sister, Ethel Burns.
Mr. Prime is survived by his son, John M. and Patricia Prime of Canajoharie, NY; a daughter, Lesia and Robert Thaisz of Gloversville, NY; sisters, Mabel Cook of St. Johnsville, NY and Marion Cook of Palatine Bridge, NY. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kelly Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Maxwell Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Jill Thaisz of West Lake, OH, Peter Thaisz of Albany, NY, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 with the Rev. Wade Prime officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Freysbush Cemetery in Fort Plain, NY.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Merritt Prime may be made to Ames Volunteer Fire Department, 595 Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317 or to Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter Inc., 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.houghtalingandsmith.com.
The Leader Herald
May 30, 2008
MERRITT PRIME
Merritt Prime, 86, of Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, died May 29, 2008 at home.
He was born October 4, 1921 in Salt Springville, New York, the son of William Prime Sr. and Edna Nestle.
He attended local area schools.
For many years Mr. Prime was employed at Beech-Nut Corp., in Canajoharie in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Prime was a lifetime area resident.
He served in the U.S. Army with a rank of Tech Sgt. from 1942 until 1946.
Mr. Prime was a life member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post No. 3275. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and gardening.
Merritt married Lily Mihuka on June 5, 1948 in Little Falls, NY. She preceded him in death in 1973. He was also predeceased by five brothers, William Jr., Sidney, Emory, Howard and Herman Prime; and one sister, Ethel Burns.
Mr. Prime is survived by his son, John M. and Patricia Prime of Canajoharie, NY; a daughter, Lesia and Robert Thaisz of Gloversville, NY; sisters, Mabel Cook of St. Johnsville, NY and Marion Cook of Palatine Bridge, NY. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kelly Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Maxwell Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Jill Thaisz of West Lake, OH, Peter Thaisz of Albany, NY, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 with the Rev. Wade Prime officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Freysbush Cemetery in Fort Plain, NY.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Merritt Prime may be made to Ames Volunteer Fire Department, 595 Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317 or to Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter Inc., 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.houghtalingandsmith.com.
The Leader Herald
May 30, 2008
Merritt Prime, 86, of Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, New York, died May 29, 2008 at home.
He was born October 4, 1921 in Salt Springville, New York, the son of William Prime Sr. and Edna Nestle.
He attended local area schools.
For many years Mr. Prime was employed at Beech-Nut Corp., in Canajoharie in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Prime was a lifetime area resident.
He served in the U.S. Army with a rank of Tech Sgt. from 1942 until 1946.
Mr. Prime was a life member of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post No. 3275. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and gardening.
Merritt married Lily Mihuka on June 5, 1948 in Little Falls, NY. She preceded him in death in 1973. He was also predeceased by five brothers, William Jr., Sidney, Emory, Howard and Herman Prime; and one sister, Ethel Burns.
Mr. Prime is survived by his son, John M. and Patricia Prime of Canajoharie, NY; a daughter, Lesia and Robert Thaisz of Gloversville, NY; sisters, Mabel Cook of St. Johnsville, NY and Marion Cook of Palatine Bridge, NY. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kelly Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Maxwell Prime of Canajoharie, NY, Jill Thaisz of West Lake, OH, Peter Thaisz of Albany, NY, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 with the Rev. Wade Prime officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Freysbush Cemetery in Fort Plain, NY.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Merritt Prime may be made to Ames Volunteer Fire Department, 595 Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie, NY 13317 or to Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter Inc., 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.houghtalingandsmith.com.
The Leader Herald
May 30, 2008
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