Lyons Falls - Lester C. Bush, 75, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica after a brief illness. Prior to retirement, Lester had been employed as a driver at Walsh Trucking Company in Massena, and more recently as a mechanic at Penske Trucking Company in Castorland. In addition to his wife, Shirley A. (Staie) Bush, he is survived by five sons, Brian Bush and his wife, Ann, of Turin, Bruce Bush and Renee Cleveland of Lyons Falls, Craig Bush and his wife, Levina, of Ringgold, GA, Larry Bush and his wife, Diana, of Denver, CO, and Scott Bush and Lynne Wendell of Turin; a daughter, Linda Thomas of Gansevoort, NY; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one step great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a son, Chris J. Bush in 1994, and by a son-in-law, Edward Thomas in 2009. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Turin Cemetery, where the Reverend Stephen Gratto, pastor of St. Martin's and St. John's Churches will officiate. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyons Falls Fire Co. Ambulance Fund. Arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler Street, Boonville.
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