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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Obituary: Walter F. Lindsley, 80, Friendship

Walter F. Lindsley:  Beloved Father, Grandfather, Companion

Walter F. Lindsley, 80, of 7401 Tibbetts Hill Rd., Friendship, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at home after a lengthy illness. Born on August 20, 1939, in Perry, New York he was a son of Ernest and Elizabeth Freeman Lindsley. 
He was a graduate of Arcade Central Schools Class of 1957.  He then served in the United States Army from 1961-63.
Walt had worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Motorola for many years retiring in 1999. He was a member of Robert W. Howden American Legion Post 1504 of Belfast where he was a 40 plus year member and served as commander from 1992-93. As a member of the 40&8 he served various positions as well. He was a charter member, past president, and past finance officer of the Belfast Lions Club where he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.  He had also been a counselor at Boys State for 18 years.  He is survived by his longtime loving companion Leona M. Enders of Friendship; a son, Steven Lindsley of Springville, NY; a daughter, Amy (Joe) Stowell of Springville, NY; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Clarinda Scharf. Friends and family may attend a Memorial Service Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Belfast Town Park at 1:00 p.m. at which time military honors will be accorded my members of Robert W. Howden American Legion Post 1504 of Belfast. Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.