Groton: Charles E. Fenner, age 82, of Valley View Drive, Groton, NY passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 2, 2014 at Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca after a brief illness.
Born February 13, 1932 in Dryden, NY he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Eva D. Warner Fenner and the husband of the former Sandra Holcomb who survives. Chuck was known by many as one who would give a hand up not a handout. He had been employed with Consolidated Gas Co. and a school bus driver at Dryden Central Schools for many years. He loved the outdoors, playing horseshoes, gardening, and was an avid sportsman, but most of all he loved his family.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, Sandra Fenner at home, Chuck is survived by his three sons, Daniel H. (Frank Misur) Fenner of Stratford, CT, Timmy K. (Rita) Fenner of Groton, NY, Shawn M. Fenner of Groton, NY; grandchildren, Nathaniel D. Fenner of Groton, NY and Rya Fenner of NY; great grandson, Evan A.J. Greene; sisters, Helen (Gerald) Westlund of Groton, NY, Sharon (William) Millick of Freeville, NY and Virginia VanOrder; sisters in law, Ruth Fenner of Moravia, NY and Jane Fenner of Freeville, NY and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Daniel K. Fenner and James W. Fenner.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY with Rev. Mildred Logan and Daniel Fenner officiating. Burial will follow in Cobb Street Cemetery, West Groton, NY. Friends may call from 5-8 pm Tuesday, May 6, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice