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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Obituary: Charles R. "Red" Shattuck, 88, Belfast

Charles R. "Red " Shattuck, 88, of 35 Main St., Belfast, passed away to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Hart Comfort House in Wellsville following a lengthy illness. Born February 18, 1929 in Pen Yan, NY, he was the son of Morey and Bessie Shattuck. He was married to Patricia A. Gardner who predeceased him on July 11, 2011.
Red had grown up in the Penn Yan area and attended school there. Following school he moved to Rochester where he drove truck for A.J. Altman for several years. He then moved to the Delevan area where he was employed at the Circle C. Ranch for the next 14 years. There, following his Lord, he served in ministry and was known as Sheriff "Red." He continued his ministry in the Belfast, Angelica and Hume Baptist Churches.
He enjoyed reading his bible, listening to gospel music, outdoors activities and interesting Sunday drives. Most of all he loved his Lord, his family and spending time with them.
He attended the Belfast, Angelica and Hume Baptist Churches.
Surviving are two sons; five daughters; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a sister, Mable Shattuck of Belfast; and several nieces and nephews.
Red was predeceased by brothers, William Shattuck and Howard Shattuck; and two sisters, Elma Cassidy and Leloa Earlywine.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Riverside Cemetery, Belfast. The Rev. Jonathan Finly, Pastor of the Rushford 1st Baptist Church will officiate. Memorials may be made to Comfort House of Allegany Co. 141 East State St. Wellsville, New York 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast.