Kenneth H. Fletcher

Fletcher, Kenneth H. Kennedy Valve Retiree Age 85 of Woodbine Ave. Elmira, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He was born June 26, 1916 in Waterville, Maine the son of the late Charles and Mary (Williams) Fletcher. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose; children, Nancy (Chris) Hansen of Rutland VT; Edward (Irene) Fletcher of Las Vegas, NV; Janet (John) Haflett of Calhoun, GA; step-children, Raymond (Lois) Ingham of Endicott, NY; Phyllis Hatfield of Horseheads, NY; rose (Rick) Graffius of Punxsutawney, PA; James (Maureen) Ingham Lewiston, NY; along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his earlier years, Kenneth was employed by the Kennedy Space Center as an electrician. After re-locating to the Elmira area he worked until his retirement with Kennedy Valve as an electrician as well. He was a member of the American Legion Clarence Oliver Post # 154 Elmira Heights, NY. In his spare time Kenneth enjoyed working with wood. Some of his most favorite things to create were shelves, cupboards, coffee tables and cradles. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira on Saturday, December 1, 2001 from 10:30 Am to 12:00 (noon) A Memorial Service honoring the memory and celebrating the life of Mr. Fletcher will be held there at the conclusion of the visitation. (12 noon). The Reverend Donald Hoff will officiate. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A ?Candle of Memory? in Kenneth?s name may be lit at www.olthof.com