Obituary of Levi Samuel Quaile

Levi Samuel Quaile, 96, of Cortland NY, passed away August 31, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1914 in Nanicoke NY, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Thornton Quaile. Levi came to the area as a child. At a young age he worked with his brother on a local farm until enlisting with the US Army during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1944. He then went on to work as a union carpenter retiring around 1970. His passion for carpentry remained with him throughout his retirement. Although he had a passion for carpentry, he was dedicated to his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed being outdoors hunting with his family being a part of family gatherings especially dinner.. Levi is survived by his wife Ruth Quaile of Cortland, his daughters Carol (Joe) Netti of Cortland NY, Barbara Quaile Baldwin of New Hope NY, Debra Quaile Sweet of Cortland NY, his son Allen Quaile of Cortland NY, sisters Inez Quaile of Cortland NY, and Marcia, grandchildren Michelle and Aaron, Barry, Bobby, Brandy, and Bryan, Jamie and Cody, great grandchildren Hunter, Taylor, Barry, Bethany, Derrick, Alexandra, Madison, Natalie, Bryan, Levi, Katlyn, and Maizie, many nieces and nephews. Levi was predeceased by his siblings Robert, Merle, John, and Grace Ayers. Calling hours will be Friday 12-1:30 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY 13045 with a funeral to begin 1:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the McGraw Cemetery. To offer condolences online please visit www.wright-beard.com Dear Aunt Ruth & family - I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Uncle Levi will surely be missed. I have many fond memories as a child visiting your house with my grandparents (John & Katherine), playing and listening to Uncle Levi's stories. My mom (Cindy, sometimes called Cimmy) also sends her condolences from Florida, as well as Sally Spring, Aunt Grace's daughter. Dear Aunt Ruth and all my cousins, When a family member leaves us we more fully realize how much we take life for granted. I will always cherish the memories of Uncle Levi coming with you all to our farm to visit. Time and distance will never take away my love and life memories. Jennifer Q Hurlbutt Dear Aunt Ruth and family, I'm very sorry to hear about Uncle Levi. I enjoyed meeting him many years ago at Robert and Mary's 50th wedding anniversary. I wish I'd had a chance to see him when I came up last summer at Mary's memorial service. Tina Simmons