H. Clinton Quackenbush

10/27/2016

H. Clinton Quackenbush, of Grantham, NH, formerly a longtime resident of Warwick, NY, passed away on October 27, 2016 in New Hampshire.  He was 86 years old.    

Born on November 22, 1929 in Warwick, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Mabee) Quackenbush.  

He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Dunn Quackenbush and later married Sylvia Decker Quackenbush of Grantham, NH.  

He was an avid, perennial bowler in the Frontier Lanes Bowling
League as well as a captain and team sponsor in the Warwick Softball League for many years.  He was very active in outdoor sports….enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, and skiing most of his life.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post #214 in Warwick, NY.  He owned Quackenbush Agway & Fuel Oil Service in Warwick and was very active in the community.  He was a founding member of the Warwick Rotary, served as a Village Trustee and on the Planning Commission, and was a member of the Excelsior Fire Department.  He was also a member of the Odd Fellows, serving as past Grand Noble at Wawayanda Lodge #34 and past District Grand Marshal of Orange County.


He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Quackenbush of Grantham, NH; his children: Michael H. Quackenbush (Donna) of Selden, NY; Sharon M. Quackenbush of Lebanon, NH; Bruce C. Quackenbush of Denver, CO; Anne F. Cusolito (John) of Reading, MA; Patricia M. Quackenbush of Cumming, GA; and Susan E. Quackenbush of Alpharetta, GA.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, 3 nephews and 1 niece.  He was predeceased by his sister, Ethel M. (Quackenbush) Wadeson.

Memorial visitation will be on Thursday, November 17th, from 7:00-9:00 pm and Friday, November 18th, from 10:00 am-11:30 am at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.  Graveside service will follow at Warwick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Anthony Community Hospital, 15 Maple Ave., Warwick, NY 10990.

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I will always treasure the good times we had bowling both here and on our trips to the N atonal tournaments for 25 years. Also, working with Clint on the Village Board. May he rest in peace. Bill Wendel
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