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a. Note:   TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II Elizabethtown NY Francis W. DeFay, 88, of Elizabethtown, N.Y., died May 16, 2002, at his home.
 He was born and raised in Elizabethtown, one of three boys to Richard E. and Nettie (Pierce) DeFay.
 He served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and was posted to London. He married Mary Huges while in England and after his honorable discharge they settled in Elizabethtown.
 He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge 602, in Elizabethtown, a member of the Oriental Temple of the Shrine, and the American Legion. He was an avid antique car collector.
 He was very social and lived an active and full life. He could be counted on to add to all the truth and lore of Elizabethtown.
 He is survived by one daughter, Annette DeFay of Elizabethtown; one brother, Donald DeFay of Nevada; a granddaughter, Amy A. Treffers of Elizabethtown; and his extended family the children and grandchildmn of Dora Weeks who brought a great deal of joy to his life.
 He was predeceased by his wife, Mary A. Huges; his brother, Richard DeFay; and his long time companion, Dora Weeks.
 Calling hours will be held Friday, May 17, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at W.M. Marvin?s Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m.
 Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Lodge 602 in Elizabethtown, NY 12932
b. Note:   Francis W Defay in the 1930 United States Federal Census Record Image VIEW
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 Name: Francis W Defay
 Birth Year: abt 1915
 Gender: Male
 Race: White
 Birthplace: New York
 Marital Status: Single
 Relation to Head of House: Ward
 Home in 1930: Elizabethtown, Essex, New York
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 Street address: New Russia Road
 Dwelling Number: 69
 Family Number: 72
 Attended School: Yes
 Able to Read and Write: Yes
 Father's Birthplace: Austria
 Mother's Birthplace: New York
 Able to Speak English: Yes
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 Household Members:
 Name Age
 George L Brown 64
 Edith M Brown 56
 Francis W Defay 15
c. Note:   Francis W Defay Adds: residence
 Birth: May 5 1914
 Death: May 16 2002
 Last residence: Elizabethtown, New York 12932, USA
 SSN issuing state: New York
d. Note:   Francis William DeFay in the U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Go to website
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 Name: Francis William DeFay
 Birth Date: 5 May 1914
 Death Date: 16 Apr 2002
 Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
 Burial or Cremation Place: Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, USA
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 URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-...Francis William DeFay
 in the U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Go to website
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 Name: Francis William DeFay
 Birth Date: 5 May 1914
 Death Date: 16 Apr 2002
 Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery
 Burial or Cremation Place: Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, USA
 Has Bio?: N
 URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-...


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