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D. Chester Connor, 16

D. Chester Connor, formerly of 1820 Wheatland Ave., died Sunday, February 14. 2010 at Village Vista Manor. Born on Lafayette St., the son of William V. and Minnie S. Connor. He lived in Lancaster all of his life, and celebrated his 100th birthday in January of this year. Baptized at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Easter 1910. Chet was a lifelong member and vestryman, serving in many capacities. A 1931 graduate of Penn State University, he was employed at Hamilton Watch Co. for 36 years. He also worked at Woodstream Corp. in quality control, retiring at 75. In retirement, Chet had time to enjoy fishing, St. Leo Friendship Club trips, and delivering for Meals on Wheels.

Chet and the love of his life, Rosemary, were married 65 years until her death in 2000. Surviving are daughters; Judith Weaver (Robert) of Lancaster, Anita Bowers, Holtwood, Christine Hazelip (Bruce), Gentryville, IN, Carol Kunkel (Art) Bowling Green, KY. 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.

A celebration of Chet’s life will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. John’s Episcopal Church W. Chestnut and Mulberry St. at 11 a.m. Family and friends will be received at the Church before the service from 9-11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster 17602.To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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Dear Cousins,
My heart goes out to all of you. He was the best Uncle anyone could have. His laugh will be remembered. Such a good man no prayers are needed, but I will pray for the family. He will be missed.
Love to all
Susie

Dear Carol & Art, & Family,

Greetings from Bowling Green, KY!

How wonderful that you gathered last month to celebrate 100 years of LIFE which Chet enjoyed!
That’s an amazing accomplishment, but more amazing is how he lived those 100 years— selfless, loving, caring about others, reaching.  It was an honor to meet & spend a little time with him when Carol & I were in Lancaster with 30 teens for a Catholic Heart Work Camp.

May this gathering of Family & the celebration of Chet’s life be uplifting, inspiring, & joyful!
Peace to you from me & your faith family at Holy Spirit!

Love, Fr Jerry
PS Art really knows how to build churches!!

To Carol, Art, and the family,
You must be so grateful that you recently celebrated you dad’s 100th birthday.  What a wonderful tribute to a life well lived.  He would be so proud of all of you.
I am sorry for your loss at this time but I know that you all take comfort in knowing that his was a full and wonderful life.  100 years is truly a blessing. The family is so lucky to have had a father and grandfather for such a long time. How many fond memories we all have of one event or time in our lives that was spent with him.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you today and I will see you Saturday to give hugs! 
Sharon

Dear Judy, Nita, Chrissy & Carol,
My heart goes out to you & your families. Uncle Chet was the best role model we could ever ask for. His kindness was limitless, something we all could aspire to be. I will hold my memories of his gentleness, that beautiful smile & laughter and the love of my Aunt Rosie & his girls forever. I pray that you will have peace with his passing, knowing in faith that it’s truly his beginning.
Julie

I have not see him in years but as a kid he always impressed me. He was always a very happy man. I remember having picnic’s at their house. Mom always loved him and had great respect for him. My prayers are with the family.
Phil Sheely
(Susie’s son )

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Uncle Chet.  We always enjoyed getting together with Uncle Chet and Aunt Rosie.  They will be missed.  We will always remember their love for each other and their laughter.
Cathy (Stavely) and Eddie Sanford

I was so sorry to hear of Chet passing.  I was once very active at St. John’s Episcopal Church which is where I got to know Mr. Connor.
He was a real gem, the kind of man the broke the mold after!!
I felt blessed to know him and I’m sure you all felt blessed to have such a man to love all of you.
I sincerely hope that your journey without Chet is blessed with his memory.
Katherine Swisher

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