Florence C. Wilbur

Florence C. Wilbur
Age 89, of Station Road in Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 1pm-3pm; followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 3:00pm; Rev. Nancy Meehan-Yao officiating; burial at Glenwood Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband, David “Bud” Wilbur Sr; parents, Clayton, Sr. and Belva Crout; two brothers, Claire Goltry and Arnold Crout; three sisters, Mary Yaw, Lillian Johnson and Eldred Sgrecci; son-in-law, John Pratt Sr., grandson, John Pratt Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Linda Wilbur. She is survived by four children, Richard Wilbur, Nancy Pratt, David Jr. (Donna) Wilbur, and Deborah (John) Brame; brother, Clayton (Geraldine) Crout, Jr; and sister-in-law, Carole Crout; several nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In 1943, she met the love of her life, David “Bud” Wilbur and they later married on September 23, 1944. She and her husband raised their four children on a 144 acre farm in Watkins Glen. She served as a Schuyler County 4-H Leader for over 8 years. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. After her husband retired, they pursued his dream, to own a team of draft horses. They traveled the state to numerous draft horse pulling competitions, winning numerous trophies and ribbons. You may express condolences to the family or "Light a Candle of Remembrance" online at www.RoyceChedzoy.com.