Frank B. Checksfield

Frank B. Checksfield, 85, formerly of The Nottingham in Jamesville, New York died Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Loretto in Syracuse, New York surrounded by his loving children. Frank was born April 17, 1922 in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Albert Edward and Edna Mae (Emmons) Checksfield. He was a graduate of Eastwood High School and he proudly served in the Navy during World War II. He retired from Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, New York as a Contact Lens Technician in the Research & Development Department and was previously employed by Dr. Jerome Weiss and American Continental Can Company. He was a member of Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church and was very active in church life all throughout his life, serving as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher/Superintendent. He loved bowling, photography, gardening, wood working, fishing, SU sports and was an avid NY Yankee fan. Frank was a good steward of this earth and was a gentle and kind soul. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend; family always came first. Frank was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Betty Jane Frank Checksfield. He was also predeceased by his brother and sisters, Albert Checksfield, Edna Majesky and Norma Andrianos. He is survived by his two daughters, Joyce (Loren Arnaboldi) Checksfield of Grahamsville, New York and Brenda (Chip) McCutcheon of Tully, New York; son, Gary (Debora) Checksfield of Brooktondale, New York; grandson, Caleb R. Checksfield; granddaughters, Kylie N. Checksfield, Larissa K. Arnaboldi and Gillian F. Arnaboldi; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 28, 2008, 12:00 noon in Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt, New York with Rev. Dr. Peter Shidemantle officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held in the church atrium. Burial with military honors will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Dewitt. Contributions may be made to Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewitt, New York 13214 or to Fahey Rehabilitation @ Loretto, 700 E. Brighton Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13205.

Frank B. Checksfield

April 17, 1922 - January 24, 2008