Have a wonderful Christmas

Maureen Shanahan

Maureen Shanahan

Maureen Shanahan December 13, 2010 Maureen passed away quietly at her home in Manlius after a brave battle with ovarian cancer. She was a longtime resident of Manlius, and served on the Village Board for the Department of Parks and Recreation. A hairdresser for over 30 years, she will be remembered by all who knew her for her kind friendship, sense of humor, and true sincerity. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick"; son, Jesse Ryan and daughter, Jenna Renee'; brothers, James Spinella, Mark Spinella; and sister, Phyliss Spinella. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church, Manlius. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Newell-Fay Funeral Home, 8171 Cazenovia Road (Route 92), Manlius. For directions, florists, or a guestbook, please visit www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com Any donations or help for the family can be directed to the Alliance Bank Manager, 8520 Cazenovia Road, Manlius, NY 13104. NEWELL-FAY Manlius 682-5300

Amy Foster

Amy B. Foster

Amy B. Foster November 20, 2010 Amy B. Foster, 89, of Hendersonville, NC, died Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Foster, and her parents, Laura and Maurice Brandt. Amy spent her early years on Long Island, NY, but lived in six different states. She and her husband came to Hendersonville in 1990. She attended Alfred University and graduated with a bachelor's degree from New York University and graduated from Syracuse University with a master's degree. During World War II, she served in the Office of the Military Attache in the American Embassy in Lima, Peru. She was employed by various companies as an executive assistant and for 17 years she taught Spanish at Fayetteville-Manlius High School in Manlius, NY. Always an active volunteer, she was president of the Women of Rotary in Syracuse, served on the board of the Syracuse Stage Guild as well as on the corporate board, was active with the International Student Center of Syracuse University, as well as the World Affairs Council. The Foster home was often home to international visitors. Amy was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, and served her church in many capacities. In Hendersonville, Amy volunteered on both the Selection and Nurture committees of Habitat for Humanity and tutored at Balfour Elementary and Bruce Drysdale schools. She also spent time helping with the symphony, Flat Rock Playhouse and the library. She is survived by a daughter, Alison Foster, and a grandson, Robert Allen Aymelek, both of Cupertino, CA; a nephew; two nieces; plus her grands," whom she referred to as her bonus children." There will be no service. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, Hendersonville, NC, has arrangements.

Larry English

Spent 5 nights and 6 days in Key West, Florida last week. It was a trial getting there with all of the weather kicking up, but I outsmarted mother nature by flying to Charlotte the night before, which was a good thing because my original flight got seriously delayed. Only one flight a day from Charlotte to Key West, so it was either make it or lose a vacation day. I was lucky to have just wonderful weather, 70-74 every day, not a cloud in the sky. Water temperature was 74 degrees. “Cooled” down to 65 the day that I left, but I was leaving so who cares. All the while I loved reading about the snow and cold back east, funny how quickly you fit right into the “southern” mentality. The attached picture is the entrance to the Parrot Key Resort which I can very highly recommend. Very nice place at a reasonable price, I had a 2 level apartment, it had 2 nice bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths, big living room and a dining area. Very secluded and quite, but big time Duval Street is only a 5 minute drive. You can find everything you ever dreamed of there and some things that you might not to ever see again. Very modern kitchen with upscale appliances and granite counter tops. I rented a Mustang convertible and drove around town a lot. It felt GREAT!!!

Lots to do and see in Key West, I had never been there. Very casual place with a lot of folks from all over the world.

Going back next year with my kids.

Let's Say Thanks

Click on this site and a card will be sent to soldiers thanking them for their service.

Let's Say Thanks
http://www.letssaythanks.com/

Fund Raiser for the Shanahans

Return to Sender

These classmates have moved and left no forwarding information:
Greg Reynolds
David Niles
Richard Sherwood
Michael Brown
Art Johnson
Randy Saltern
Cheryl Bumpus Smith
Cindy Case Smallman
Trish Novak Benton
Mike Kurgan
Martin Nichols
Bonnie Barnhart Riggs
Janet Green

Heard from the following classmates

Joyce Cook Neveldine

Joanne Cummins Gillette

Cinda Meachem Sutton

Jim Carroll

Pat Gaulin Hackman

Dan Sheedy

Jamie Steele

Larry Shipps

Yvonne Lindsay Truman

Kirsten Mackey Fleisher

Nancy Martin white

Doug Bowman

Happy Thanksgiving

Mailing for Reunion

A fairly sizable mailing has gone out for those without emails and to those who have never responded to emails and to those I thought might not read emails. Hope a hard copy does the trick.

Debby Larus Doolittle

My husband John Butler last fall with our dogs

Mavis and Bailey. The beard is gone now. :)

Frank Carroll

Frank's out in CA trying to straighten out his rental situation. His tenant stopped paying rent so he had to head out there and clear things up. Turns out, there's a bit of maintenance that has to be done so he'll be out there for awhile.

A Place to Stay

If you can offer a classmate a place to stay for the reunion, please let us know. There will be a lot of people traveling into the area.

Donations

To all classmates planning to attend Reunion 45

Please consider donating some cash for the reunion for operating expenses.

• postage for mailings to people without email
• cost of website
• supplies like nametags
• directory printing
• tribute display -photos

You can make donations through the Reunion website. Just look for the donation page. There is a process and transaction fee on all credit cards. If you'd like to mail a check to me that is fine too.

There have been a couple of generous classmates, but I would hope many of you will also help out.

VOTE TODAY

Remember to VOTE Today

Quote of the Day

This (the reunion) sounds great. I can’t participate in the planning but can’t wait to come. Ann Whitney Breihan

Reunion 45

Favors are OUT for the reunion. Absolutely everyone who responded said NO. None of us need anymore extra stuff.

Phil Evans

Just got back a week ago from a trip over to Italy and visiting several countries around the Mediterranean. Enjoyed Rome, Tuscany, and particularly Italy's western seacoast.

Marlo Thomas in St. Louis

Actress Marlo Thomas poses with husband Phil Donahue during a book signing party in St. Louis on October 27, 2010. In her new autobiography, 'Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny,' the actress recalls her father, Danny Thomas, and his comedian friends. Thomas, who is active with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis also used her time to talk about how her father, actor Danny Thomas founded the hospital. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Good Feedback

Am getting some really good feedback from my most recent post about Reunion 45.
Have heard from:
Phil Evans
Glenn Prestwich
Dave Wells
Melinda Mussi Lockwood
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Dyke Chapman
Dan McCabe
Tom Weller
Dan Sheedy
Sharon Davis Sprague
Cathy Lyon
Dave Neary
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Dave Vermilya
Joyce Powell Donohoe
Larry Shipps
Larry English
Kirsten Mackey
Maria Pulos Levy
Jim Myers
Lee Adams Lerch
Dan McCabe
Tom Weller
Dan Sheedy
Sharon Davis Sprague
Cathy Lyon
Dave Neary
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Dave Vermilya
Joyce Powell Donohoe
Lee Adams Lerch

The Whitetail Restaurant

This is where we'll have the Friday reunion party and the Saturday buffet dinner

Check out the New Website for Reunion45

I've created a 45th REUNION website. Please go there for information. You'll be able to pay for your tickets there. See facts, maps, and of course more photos.

http://www.reunion45fm66.myevent.com/

Reunion 45

Be on the look out for information on the 45th reunion

October 14, 15, 16, 2011

The Passing of FM Grad Jeff Gates

Jeffrey Gates



John Jeffery Gates, 64 of Cicero, NY, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family.Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late John and the late Jean (Carr) Gates. John was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was Sergeant, employed by the Onondaga County Sheriffs Dept. K-9 unit, retiring after 32 years.He is survived by his wife, Donna (Sobello) Gates; two sons, Christopher (Toni) Gates and Matthew (Jeanna); 2 grandchildren, Jackson and Miabella; two sisters, Pamilla Bobilin of FL and Kristine Miller of NH and two brothers, Steven Gates of Syracuse and Gregg Gates of NJ.Friends my call Wednesday from 4-9 at the SEARS-MIDDLETON-JONES Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., N. Syracuse. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 am at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family request donation in John’s name be sent to CNY SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Syracuse, NY 13211 or Hospice of Central NY, 990 7th North St. Liverpool, NY 13088.

REUNION 45 Class of 1966

Just a reminder, the reunion is now EXACTLY one year away.

October 14, 15, 16, 2011

Both to be held at the WhiteTail Restaurant on Cheese Factory Road just a few miles past the high school.

Am working on the details now. Any questions let me know.