Edward C. Britt
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Edward C. Britt
Newark –Edward C. Britt, 96, died Monday (May 24, 2010) at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday (June 3rd) at the Chapel of the Park Presbyterian Church, Maple Court, Newark. Private burial will be in White Haven Memorial Park in Perinton.
Memorials, in his name, may be made to the Troxel Renwick Scholarship Fund, Transylvania University, 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY. 40508.
Mr. Britt was born April 1, 1914, in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska the son of Edward and Lula Stone Britt. He was a graduate of Bancroft High School, Transylvania University and Carnegie Institute of Technology. Ed was inducted into the Army, February 6, 1941 and graduated from Officers Training School September 11, 1942. He served as Captain with the 308th Signal Company during World War II supplying communication wherever needed in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters. Ed and Helene moved to Newark in 1946, where he established Baker-Britt Printing Company with George and Dick Baker. He also owned Rus-Pak Corp. Ed continued working as a consultant in the printing business in Rochester and Syracuse until he was almost 80. He was a long time member and former President of the Newark Rotary and a member of the Newark Chamber of Commerce where he had also served as president. Ed remained active with his Army reunions in Branson, Missouri and published the News of Company 308 and 343, keeping members in touch and sharing their stories. A flying octogenarian, Ed took flying lessons in 1936 and his love for flying and airplanes never ceased.
He is survived by partner and friend Juanita DeLooze, his two sons Edward Daniel and Thomas Case, a daughter Barbara Allyn, his son-in-law John Moore; sister-in-law Ann Britt. Ed is predeceased by his wife, of 60 years, Helene in 2003, a son William Uhl Britt in 1973; brother Caryl and a sister Betty Lu Britt.
Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
Remembrances
Barb and Juanita,
I just wanted to express my condolences on the loss of your father and of your companion. He was a delightful man and I enjoyed hearing the many flying stories that you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Nancy
To the Britt Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Britt passed away. I have many very good memories of him & my father, George, and uncle, Dick, and Baker-Britt. The Britt family was a big part of my childhood, from the Baker-Britt picnics (with Maxine throwing pennies in the grass to find) & swimming in the lake at the picnic. I also remember when Mr. Britt landed his plane on the ice of Honeoye Lake & taking me for a ride over the area, my first ever airplane ride! It was a thrill I'll never forget.
I enjoyed going to the B-B reunion in Newark (I believe it was in 1996) & seeing everyone again, I have pictures of all that attended.
Now Ed, George & Dick are together again-------my condolences to your family, Carolyn Baker Gorton
Dear Barb,
Your dad took me up in his plane when I was a teenager and we flew over the Finger Lakes. That's the only time I have ever been up in a small plane. It was quite an experience. He was quite a guy. I am glad that you had him with you for so many years. My prayers are with you
Your classmate
Paul Kamalsky
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