Obituary of Arthur Freelove

Arthur Freelove, 87, of McLean, passed away May 22, 2012 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center Nursing Facility. He was born January 7, 1925 in Marathon NY, the son of the late Frank and Esther Hollingsworth Freelove. Arthur was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a self employed mason and contractor who was always a phone call away. He served with the US Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged. While in the Navy he was a Golden Glove boxer. Arthur was a registered pilot flying planes since age 16, and had a great passion for flying. Arthur will be remembered for his love of God and enjoyment of nature. He served as Deacon for the Bible Baptist Church and has been a member of The Church of Blodgett Mills for several years. He is survived by his wife June Sweetie Freelove of 66 yrs who he met at the age of 20, son in law Michael Persons of Richmondville NY, daughters Judy (Brud) Crockford-Nash of Freeville NY, Julie (Walter) Baschnagel of Ithaca NY, brother Lewis (Ellen) Freelove of Orlando Fl., grandchildren Todd (Sara) DelMarter, Alison Younes, Armand (Pam) Crockford, Angela (Doug) Gellatly, Amy (Ruth Quenette) Crockford, Elizabeth (Christopher) Scofield, great grandchildren Kaitlin, Arthur, Kevin, Lauren, Brittany, and Cara, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Arthur was predeceased by his daughter Verna Persons, his siblings Robert Freelove and Mary Blowers. Calling hours will be Saturday 9:30-10:45 am at The Church of Blodgett Mills with a memorial service to begin 11 am at the church. Following the service everyone is invited to join the family in the church hall for a luncheon. Graveside services with military honors will be 2 pm at the Marathon Cemetery that afternoon Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To offer online condolences please visit www.wright-beard.com Thank You Grandad for teaching me about life, about death, and about integrity! I will always love you. Alison Younes Granddaughter Arthur Freelove was brother-in-law to my Aunt Ellen (Sullivan) Freelove, wife of Art's brother Lewis. I remember Arthur & June's visits to my grandparents Sullivan in Marathon, NY, on Sundays when I was growing up. Sundays there were always like a family reunion, where everyone was welcome to drop in for dinner or supper. Art was a very nice man, and it was always a pleasure to see Art & June & family on Sunday visits. I offer my sincere condolences to June, their children, grandchildren, to my Uncle Lewis & Aunt Ellen, and to all their children (my 1st cousins), and grandchildren. Thanks, Grant W. Sullivan, Jr. Manchester, NH