In Memory Of
Earle H. Lufkin, Jr.
1932
2024
Earle H. Lufkin, Jr.
November 2, 1932 — February 10, 2024
Earle H. Lufkin Jr., entered into eternal life on February 10, 2024, after a heroic 19-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Throughout this difficult part of his life, his sweet, resilient spirit never wavered.
Born November 2, 1932, Earle was a lifelong Colonie resident. A 1950 graduate of CBA, Earle attended Siena College prior to serving two years in the Army during the Korean conflict. He met his wife Barbara at the NYS Insurance Department where he worked as a Chief Actuarial Clerk for 38 years before retiring in 1995. For many years after retirement, Earle was an active member of his neighborhood watch organization. Earle was a good, honest, dependable hardworking man who was devoted to his loving "Barbie" and his daughters. He enjoyed music and could play several instruments.
He loved gardening and took great pride in his well-maintained lawn and bushes. He enjoyed reading magazines and the nightly newspaper. He also liked bird watching. Earle was friendly, approachable, and very likeable. He was truly a kind, loving soul.
Earle was predeceased by his parents Earle Sr. and Viola (DeRocher) Lufkin and his baby brother, Donald Lufkin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara (Bazar) Lufkin and his daughters Debbie Baxter (Kevin) and Kathy Womeldorph (Mark). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Matthew Baxter, Jennifer Baxter (James Feeks), Brian Womeldorph, Justin Womeldorph and one great grandchild, Daniel James Feeks, a sister-in-law, Ann Bazar, and several cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 4PM-7PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Saturday, February 17th at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1803 Union St., Schenectady, with burial to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
Donations in Earle's name may be to the Alzheimer Association: www.alz.org
To share a memory of Earle or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Born November 2, 1932, Earle was a lifelong Colonie resident. A 1950 graduate of CBA, Earle attended Siena College prior to serving two years in the Army during the Korean conflict. He met his wife Barbara at the NYS Insurance Department where he worked as a Chief Actuarial Clerk for 38 years before retiring in 1995. For many years after retirement, Earle was an active member of his neighborhood watch organization. Earle was a good, honest, dependable hardworking man who was devoted to his loving "Barbie" and his daughters. He enjoyed music and could play several instruments.
He loved gardening and took great pride in his well-maintained lawn and bushes. He enjoyed reading magazines and the nightly newspaper. He also liked bird watching. Earle was friendly, approachable, and very likeable. He was truly a kind, loving soul.
Earle was predeceased by his parents Earle Sr. and Viola (DeRocher) Lufkin and his baby brother, Donald Lufkin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara (Bazar) Lufkin and his daughters Debbie Baxter (Kevin) and Kathy Womeldorph (Mark). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Matthew Baxter, Jennifer Baxter (James Feeks), Brian Womeldorph, Justin Womeldorph and one great grandchild, Daniel James Feeks, a sister-in-law, Ann Bazar, and several cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 4PM-7PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Saturday, February 17th at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 1803 Union St., Schenectady, with burial to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
Donations in Earle's name may be to the Alzheimer Association: www.alz.org
To share a memory of Earle or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Earle H. Lufkin, Jr., please visit our flower store.
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