Obituary of Carroll H. Stilson

Carroll H. Stilson Masonville-- Carroll H. Stilson, 94, of Masonville, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oneonta. He was born on June 15, 1920, son of the late William and Addie (Smith) Stilson in Franklin. On May 5, 1937, he was married to Helena Brundage in Franklin. She predeceased him on May 31, 1988 after 51 years of marriage. Carroll was a lifelong dairy farmer, owning and operating a dairy farm on Parker Hollow Road, Masonville, with his wife until their retirement. They were former members of the Masonville Farm Bureau and the Masonville Grange, as well as longtime members of the Masonville Federated Church. Carroll is survived by: Son, William C. and Beatrice Stilson of Abilene, TX Daughter, Rose Marie Stilson of Oneonta 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren In addition to his beloved wife, Carroll was predeceased by two sons, Richard C. Stilson on August 3, 1996 and James S. Stilson on March 7, 2013. Friends are invited to call from 10:00-11:00am on Monday, September 15, 2014 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am at the funeral chapel with Rev. James Belt, pastor of the Masonville Federated Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carroll's name may be directed to the Masonville Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 362 Masonville, NY 13804, the American Heart Association at www.heart.org, or the American Lung Association at www.lung.org. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.