Charles W. Milne

Charles W. Milne, 90, of Syracuse passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at Francis House. Born in Syracuse on Saturday, October 2, 1920, he was the son of Charles Milne and Mary Buchanan Milne. He spent his early years in Eastwood and resided in Fairmount for the past 61 years. He was a 1939 graduate of Eastwood High School. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, Charles was formerly employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. He retired from New Process Gear after 30 years. He was a member of Fairmount Community Church, former Boy Scout and life member of the VFW Stanley B. Pennock Post 2893. He enjoyed summers at Sharbot Lake in Canada and winters in Florida. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and golfing. Charles was predeceased by his first wife, the former Anna Carr; stepdaughter, Jean D'Arrigo; step-granddaughter, Deby D’Arrigo; and grandson, Marc McConnell. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, the former Bette Sleeth; daughters, Maryann (Thomas) Milne-Clark of Orlando, Florida, Bonnie (Bill) McConnell of Fairmount and Susan (Doug) Nugent of Camillus; sister, Laura Clary of Jamesville; stepchildren, Jane Dunaway of Florida, Joan Moon of Florida, Richard Sherwood of Auburn, Elaine Foley of Fremont and Paul Sherwood of Minoa; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, March 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.