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.
