The Leader, Corning NY

Wednesday, July 30, 1997

Elwyn R. LeBaron, Sr.

Elwyn Robert LeBaron, Sr. age 69 of Lee Road died Monday, July 28, 1997 at Corning Hospital very unexpectedly. He was born October 31, 1927 in Corning the son of Adelbert and Elizabeth Demorest LeBaron. Elwyn was married to Mildred Hellyer in Corning on December 24, 1948. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was aboard the U. S. S. Ajax at Bikini Atoll. Elwyn was retired in 1983 from Corning, Inc. He attended the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Corning and was a member of the Crystal City VFW, the Campbell American Legion, and the Horseheads Moose and Eagles Clubs Elwyn was an avid bowler having been involved in the organization and served as president of the Jolly Rollers. He also bowled with the Glass Works Retirement League. He was active in area Boy Scout Troop #23 for many years as well as being a volunteer with ARC. He loved to hunt and fish in the outdoors. One of his greatest loves was that of his grandchildren with whom he spent many hours of quality time. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Millie LeBaron, two daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Gary Machmer of Pine City, Gayle and Ralph Richardson of Corning, a son and daughter-in-law, Elwyn and Debra LeBaron, Jr. of Corning, a brother, Adelbert LeBaron of Campbell, his mother-in-law, Nellie Gouldsmith of Erie, Pa, five sisters-in-law, Hester Kightlinger of Meadville, PA, Donna Roxberry of Linesville, PA, June Novet, Wilma Wakley and Carol Anderson all of Erie, PA, a brother-in-law, Avery Hellyer of Corning, five grandchildren, Shaun LeBaron, Stephanie Smith, Ryan Hackett, LaShonna Machmer, Sarah Richardson and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Carpenter’s Funeral Home 14 E. Pulteney St. Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held Friday 10 A.M. at the funeral home with the Rev. John Vertigan officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at Bath National Cemetery.

Elwyn R Lebaron