Niles E. Lincoln Sr.
RANDOLPH — Niles E. Lincoln Sr., 96, of Crowley Street, Randolph, was taken home by the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at the Lutheran Home & Rehab in Jamestown.
He was a born May 8, 1924, in the Gowanda, the son of the late Orlando W. and Lena May (Peters) Lincoln. Early on, his family moved to Cherry Creek, N.Y., where Niles attended school and graduated from the former Cherry Creek High School 1942
Niles was unable to serve in the military due a ruptured eardrum, however, he performed valuable service by working at the ALCO in Dunkirk, 13 years with the Erie Railroad and Watson Manufacturing for 19 years until its closure. Niles re-tired in 1989 from the New York State Department of Transportation, serving as supervisor at the Cattaraugus County Conewango field office.
On Oct. 24, 1946, Niles married the former Ethel A. (Shannon) in Cherry Creek, N.Y., and together they celebrated over 70 years of marriage. She preceded him on Aug. 13, 2017.
He is survived by two sons: Niles Lincoln Jr. and wife, Carol Ann of Johns-town, N.Y., and Matthew Lincoln and wife, Lori of Meadville, Pa.; a brother, Ward Lincoln of Cherry Creek, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Elaine (William) Zimmer of Schenectady; two grand-sons: Nicholas and wife, Jami of North Carolina, and Corey Lincoln and wife, Andrea of Virginia; as well as many nieces and nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents and wife, Niles was preceded in death by his siblings: Howard, Clifford, Earl, Pauline, Phyllis, Al-ton, Adeline (Peggy), Jeanette and Elaine.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who lovingly cared for Niles at UPMC- Chautauqua in Jamestown, fol-lowing successful back surgery on Oct. 8, 2020, and his rehab that followed at the Lutheran Home, Oct. 9-22. The family would also like to thank, Niles many neighbors and friends for their many acts of love and kindness, especially, Russell Hayes, who helped him often after the loss of his wife, Ethel.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, a private grave-side service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Randolph Cemetery. A memorial service will take place in the summer of 2021, and will be announced by the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, Randolph.
To leave a condolence for the family, visit: www. vanrensselaerandsonfuneral home.com
Memorials may be sent to the Randolph Emergency Medical Response, 70 Main St., Randolph, NY 14772 or to the Randolph Cemetery Association.