Obituary of Bessie Silver

Bessie Editha Silver 94, New Germany, formerly of Watford, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 in Rosedale Home for Special Care, New Germany, where she had been a resident for the past 4 years. Born in Farmington, she was a daughter of the late William and Annie (Hubley) Sperry. She was a former school teacher, having taught for four years in the communities of Stanburne, Union Square, Cornwall and Watford. She was a member of Barss Corner United Baptist Church and the Women’s Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughter, Joyce (Lyle) Morton, Watford; Sisters, Glennis Wentzell, West Northfield; Kathleen Sperry, Midville Branch. Grandchildren, Dr. Charlene Morton (Dr. Daniel Vokey), Vancouver; Lyle Armand (Jennifer), Ponoka, Alb.; great grandson, Fraser Morton, Calgary. Many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Stanely Silver; sisters, Marie Nelson, Roxie Eisenhauer, Helen Wentzell; brothers, Charles Sperry and Douglas Sperry. There will be no visitation or funeral by personal request. A private graveside service will be held in Barss Corner Community Cemetery, Barss Corner. Lic. Jennifer Joudrey officiating. Family flowers only, memorial donations are gracefully declined. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 4895 route 10, New Germany, where online condolences may be made at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com