Edward T. Faber

BATH - Edward T. Faber, 88, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 at Ira Davenport Hospital.

Family and friends called on Monday, Oct. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bottoni-Wood Funeral Home, 4 Mechanic St., Prattsburgh. Ed's service was held at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 4 Porter St., Prattsburgh, with Rev. Edward Spencer officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ed's name to: Bath Volunteer Ambulance, 110 E. Steuben St., Bath, NY 14810.

Edward was born on Feb. 10, 1919 in Peplin, Wisconsin, the son of the late John and Mary Circus Faber. He enjoyed farming, gardening and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred Prior Faber; daughters, Diane M. Stanley, Patricia Faber, Kathleen Beatty; grandchildren, April and Kathy Stanley, Steven and Nicole Beatty; great-grandson, Hunter Stanley; five sisters and one brother. Ed is predeceased by his son, Edward T. Faber, Jr.; granddaughter, Michelle Beatty; four brothers and one sister.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.townsendwoodfuneral chapel.com.