Cecil M. Short

A lifelong area resident, he was born Oct. 11, 1927, in Falconer, the son of the late James H. and Florence Walker Short.

Cecil was a graduate of Falconer High School and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy from 1945-47.

In earlier years, he had owned and operated Levant Gulf Station and was employed by Carborundum and Servis Plumbing. Prior to retirement Cecil was employed by MRC-TRW.

Surviving are four children: Laurellee “Lory” (Duane) Anderson of Jamestown, Kelly T. Short and Timothy C. Short, both of Falconer and Judy Pantall of Jamestown; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Short of Falconer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie C. Fraizer Short, whom he married Nov. 25, 1948, in Levant, and who died Nov. 10, 2014; two brothers: James and Malcom Short; three sisters: Virginia Zindler, Pauline Vendur and Rosalind Bird; and a son-in-law, Richard Pantall.

A private memorial service will be held at the Falconer Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Ray will officiate. Inurnment will be in Levant Cemetery.

Visitation will not be observed.

Memorial contributions may be donated to the Falconer Fire Department, Falconer, NY 14733.

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