Obituary of Evelyn A. Chandler

CHANDLER, Evelyn A. Age 91 of Elmira, NY. She was born November 8, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late John and Anna Margaret (McGillin) Boyle and passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was predeceased by her husband Byron W. Chandler; sisters and brothers-in-law Eleanor and John Maier, Anna Josephine and Ralph Holder; son-in-law Donald Wicks. She is survived by her children Lee M. and Lee R. Stone of Ocala, FL, Robert L.S. Chandler with Silas Croft, Mary Anne Chandler with Dave Stage all of Elmira; nieces and nephew John Maier and Evelyn Diament both of Philadelphia, PA, Margaret Anne and Robert Finney and Sandy Holder all of FL; great niece Lisa Maier and her mother Mary Maier of Philadelphia, PA. Evelyn had a passion for baking cookies for family and friends; making upwards of 150 dozen at Christmas time. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Thursday, May 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Her funeral service will be held there on Friday, May 3rd at 2 pm. Rev. Tony Breen will officiate. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Evelyn through donations to the Chemung County Humane Society, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or CareFirst, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.