Obituary of Lenard J. Squires

SQUIRES , LENARD J. Age 97 of Elmira Heights , NY passed away on Monday May 22, 2017 at The Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Lenard was born February 3 , 1920 in Elmira , NY the son of the late Oliver and Martha Cherry Squires . He was a Veteran of World War II serving his country with The U.S. Army Infantry 28th Division. Lenard married his wife Pauline D. Akins Squires on January 30 , 1943 and she pre-deceased him on May 24 , 2012 after 69 years of marriage . He was also pre-deceased by his brother Burton Squires. Mr. Squires was a retired Fitter and Welder at American Bridge in Elmira Heights , NY. Len was a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights , NY. He was a member of Ameican Legion Post # 154 in Elmira Heights and a member of The Honor Guard and Firing Squad . Len loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them. Mr. Squires is survived by his sons Michael J. Squires of Elmira Heights , NY and John L. Squires of Goleta , CA ; daughter : Shelley Barnes & Douglas Church of Elmira Heights , NY; former daughter-in-law: Colleen Squires; grandchildren : Lindsay Barnes & Miles Mischke , Christopher Squires , Jennifer & Paul Zaffarese , and Tara & Joe Sabin ; great grandchildren : Kendall Squires , Olivia Sabin , Felicia Squires , and Joe Sabin ; great great granddaughter : Drew Squires ; sister : Beverly DePrimo of Winter Haven , Florida ; several nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. Special thanks to nephew Tom Schoneman for taking Lenny for trips in his Chevy Van. Also thanks to Skilled 1 nursing staff at Bethany Manor for their excellent care and good friend Jack Fridie and Shelley from Cracker Barrel. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mr. Squires' Gravsite Services on Friday May 26 , 2017 at 2 PM at Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Squires. The Rev. Fred Dyer will officiate. Lenard will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Pauline. In lieu of flowers , it was Mr. Squires' wish that he be remembered by having a tree planted in his memory. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY. Words of Condolence and Memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com .