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Charles L Stanton

Charles L Stanton, 74 of Portland, N.Y., died peacefully Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 8, 1942, at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk, N.Y., and resided in Fredonia, N.Y., until his marriage to Gloria (Diane) Fisher. He was married on Oct. 2, 1965, in Spartansburg, Pa.

He was the son of the late Lemoyne (Red) Stanton and Edith (Bosworth) Stanton. He drove bus for many years for Boces LoGuidice in Fredonia, N.Y., and at Bluebird Bus Co. He also worked at Dunkirk Radiator.

Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends. He always had a story and a smile for the many people he met. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outside gardening. His faith in God was very important to him.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gloria; his two sons: Brian and Scott (Lisa) Stanton, both of Portland, N.Y.; his seven grandchildren: Brad, Brianna, Karina, and Kenya Stanton of Portland, N.Y., and Anthony Dwyer of Bradford Pa., and Christopher and Luke Stanton of Brocton, N.Y. He also had one great-grandchild, Braxxtyn Stanton of Westfield, N.Y. Charles is also survived by two sisters: Kate (Richard) Cranston of Brocton, N.Y., and Mary (Sonny) Beltram of Baytown, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, Ruth; and his brother, Larry Stanton.

A Celebration of his life will be held at the First Baptist Church, 9 Kent St., Westfield, N.Y., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at noon. The Rev Matt Wolf will officiate. Visiting hours for family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Baptist Church prior to the Funeral Service on Thursday. Interment will be private in Westfield Union Cemetery. There will be a luncheon for family and friends immediately following the Service in the First Baptist Church Hall.

To leave a message of remembrance or condolence for the family of Charles, please log on to themorsefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were provided by the Morse Funeral Home of Brocton, N.Y.