Obituary of Francis L. Kervin
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Francis L. (Gus) Kervin, 94 , lifelong Clinton resident, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015, with his family at his side. Gus was born in New Hartford on October 15, 1920, the son of Louis and Mary (Lallier) Kervin. He attended Franklin Springs and Clinton schools, graduating in 1940. On August 22, 1953 Gus married the love of his life Marjorie O'Brien at St Mary's Church in Clinton. He was employed at the Harding Telephone Co., as a signalman on the O & W Railroad, and finally from Griffiss AFB, retiring in 1981. Through the years, he was also a local bartender at various establishments, including the American Legion. Gus was very proud to serve his country with the US Navy during WWII, and served as a signalman on the USS Birmingham and was involved in the liberation of the Philippines. He was a member of Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232, of the Clinton Fire Dept., of the Utica Mohawk Valley Chapter of National Railway Historical Society, of the Clinton Historical Society and a member of St. Mary's Church, Clinton. Gus is survived by his wife Marjorie Kervin, Waterville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan & Sam Markowski, Clinton, Ann & Jim Congden, Waterville. He also leaves three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Burrows, Harrisville, Betty O'Brien, Clinton, Carolyn O'Brien, California, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend of the family, Jacqueline Fox. Mr. Kervin's funeral will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church, Clinton, where his Mass of Christian Burial will take place. Interment will take place privately in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, Tuesday, from 5 - 7 pm. The American Legion will hold their service for Gus at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Helmuth-Ingalls American Legion Post #232, the Clinton Fire Dept., or to COCVAC in Gus' memory. The family would like to thank the staff of the Presbyterian Home for CNY for all their kindness, care and concern during his stay at the home. Also a special thanks to the Clinton Fire Dept.
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Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., Clinton
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
12:00 AM
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10 East Park Row
Clinton, NY 13323
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Funeral Mass
St. Mary's Church, Clinton
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
10:00 AM
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13 Marvin St.
Clinton, NY 13323
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Private Interment
St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton
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St. Mary's Ave.
Clinton, NY 13323
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