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Donald "Cab" Callaway

8/24/2017

Donald “Cab” Callaway passed away on August 24th at Auburn Community Hospital. Don was born in Forest City, Illinois in 1930. He lived in Macomb and Aurora, Illinois before moving to Skaneateles in 2000. Don was a Navy vet and attended Western Illinois University on the GI bill. He graduated with a BA and a Master’s in Education. He married Joan Clark in 1968 and they were together for 49 years. Don was a teacher and school administrator for 35 years in Macomb and Aurora. He was also a car salesman for 30 years. Don’s varied interests included cards, rifle and pistol shooting and traveling on his BMW motorcycle, with Joan. He was a lifelong tennis player and played with the Seniors at Champions for Life in Auburn. His nieces and nephews will remember Uncle Cab for his guitar playing and his magic card tricks. He was predeceased by his son Steve Callaway, his brother Delbert Callaway, sister Jean and a brother in law Merle Beeney. Don is survived by his wife Joan Clark Callaway of Skaneateles, a daughter Diane (Dan) Boyd of Napenville, Ill, step-son Chuck and Carmen Conrad of Gladwyne, PA, step-grandchildren Claudia and Olivia Conrad of Gleadwyne, PA, 3 sisters Patsy Wright of Green Valley, Ill, Dorothy O'Bright of Fulton, Ill., Linda Fenguson of Pekin, Ill. and a sister in law Linda (Don) Beardsley of Auburn, NY; brothers in law Paul Clark of Newport News, VA, John (Cheryl) Clark of Sanibel, FL and Bob (Priscilla) Clark of Lewes, DE; grandchildren Stephanie and Emily, 2 great-grandchilden; 9 wonderful nieces, nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Saturday August 26th from 9 to 10 am with a service to follow at 10 at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Don will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles. Donations in Don’s memory can be made to Skaneateles Lake Association, Inc. PO Box 862 Skaneateles, New York 13152.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Michele "Mickey" Kelly

8/23/2017

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Mickey Kelly passed away on August 23, 2017, peacefully in her long-time home in Syracuse. Mickey was born to her parents, Sheila and John Edward Kelly, Jr., on December 13, 1962, the third of seven children. She graduated from Skaneateles High School in 1980 and attended Cayuga County Community College, Maria Regina College, and the University of New Hampshire.
In high school, Mickey was an avid tennis player, who was the captain of the Skaneateles High School team her senior year. She showed brilliance as an artist, and left behind artwork that her family still cherishes. She also wrote a sports reporting column for the Skaneateles Press under the pseudonym “Scoop Lindsey” penning a number of articles about local sports teams.
Her mother Sheila and her brother John predeceased her. She is survived by her father, her three brothers Chris (Lynn), AJ (Cynthia) and Terry (Leigh), and two sisters, Jen and Maggie (Scott), her nieces and nephews, Paige (Blake), Connor, Shannon, Jessica, Sarah, and John, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, caretakers, and neighbors.
Mickey overcame many obstacles in her life, with the help of many close friends, relatives, aids, and supporters. The family wants to thank all of those people who befriended Mickey through the years, especially those who brought so much joy into her life in her later years. The countless hours of attention, the little details of assistance, and the selfless acts of the many who came to her home gave fullness and purpose to her life. She was blessed with much kindness – of which the family can never express sufficient gratitude.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 28th at 10:00am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church Skaneateles. There will be no visitation, but a reception in Mickey’s honor will be held immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Mickey’s name be made to St. Mary’s of the Lake Church Skaneateles, NY, or to Self-Direct, Inc., 80 Smokey Hollow Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027, or to the New York State Brain Injury Association.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

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Peter A. Anderson

8/9/2017

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The Reverend Peter Alan Anderson passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 9th at Auburn Community Hospital Auburn NY, at the age of 79. Peter is survived by his wife, Ruth L. Anderson and their sons, John P. and his wife Niesha of Oswego NY, Mark H. of Skaneateles, NY, Vickie Campany and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son James T. of Syracuse NY and his brother William J. of Lindenhurst, NY. Peter was born on September 21, 1937, in New York NY to William John and Bergit Melena Anderson. He graduated from Wagner College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts, from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1961 with a Masters of Divinity, and from Syracuse University in 1987 with a Certificate of Advanced Studies. Peter married Ruth L. Lopez on March 4, 1960. He was Pastor of the Interlaken Reformed Church, Interlaken NY, the South Church, United Church of Christ, Utica, NY, the United Church of Christ, McConnellsville, NY, the Half Acre Union Church, Half Acre, NY, and the United Methodist Church, Fosterville, NY. Peter was a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International, an active and dedicated member of the Boy Scouts of America and a lifetime member of National Association of College and University Business Officer.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 A.M., at The First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles. A reception will follow at the Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Peter’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Salvation Army or The Rescue Mission.

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