She was born October 5, 1922, in Summit the daughter of the late Larry and Elizabeth Barry. Ethel married Martin J. VanBuren December 31, 1939 in Treadwell. Martin predeceased her on April 2, 2000.
Ethel loved to bake and prepare large holiday meals for her family to enjoy. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles. Ethel was always ready for a good card game and was a very competitive player. She played to win! Ethel was a member of the Prattsville F.D. Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Gilboa. Ethel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
Ethel is survived by her children David (Arlene) of Manchester, Ct; Patricia (Edward) Chatfield of Prattsville, NY; Barry (Diane) VanBuren Durhamville, NY, and Dale (Barbara) VanBuren of Hebron, CT. She is also survived by her sister Wanda Bookhout of Sidney; a brother, Thomas Barry of CT, a daughter in law, Maisha VanBuren of Afton, as well as 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Martin VanBuren, her grandson Matthew VanBuren and her sister Martha Wright.
A private Funeral Services will be held at the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta with Ronald Novak, Co-
Pastor of Flat Creek Baptist Church of Gilboa, officiating.
Burial will take place in Summit Cemetery, Summit, NY.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Flat Creek Baptist Church, 849 Flat Creek Road, Gilboa, NY 12076
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