Obituary of Robert Lanphere

Mr. Robert B. ?Lamie? Lanphere, age 76 of Gloversville, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at his home with his family at his side, following a long struggle with leukemia. Lamie was born August 31, 1931 in Gloversville, the son of the late Herman and Sylvia Pettit Lanphere. He was a 1949 graduate of Gloversville High School. In his younger years Lamie delivered milk for Brownell´s Dairy, and then worked at Washburn´s Dairy. He later was employed at McCue´s Auto Parts. In 1980, Lamie and a partner formed Lamie´s Auto Supply. He retired from the business in 1997. Lamie was active in Boy Scounting many years ago. He was a member of the Peevo Golf League, Sacred Heart Church, and was past High Court Chief Ranger of the former Ancient Order of Foresters. He was currently serving as a member of the Gloversville Water Board of Commissioners and President of the Nichol Vly Camp. He enjoyed oil painting and loved the outdoors. His real passion, however, was woodworking. A wonderful story-teller, Lamie was well-known for having a great sense of humor. He deeply loved and was very proud his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn J. Ferrara Lanphere, whom he married on October 21, 1956. Also surviving are a son, Gregory S. Lanphere; two sisters, Alyce M. Lanphere and Shirley J. Lanphere; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his other son, Robert M. ?Chops? Lanphere, and his brother, Herman Lanphere. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Monday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a prayer service will be conducted 9:15 am Tuesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church. The Very Reverend Donald Czelusniak will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia Society of America, Inc; 6 Automation Lane; Albany, NY 12206, or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave; Gloversville, NY 12078.