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Obituary: Albert C. Owens, 80, Castorland
Published: October 19, 2024
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Albert C. Owens
 CASTORLAND- Albert C.
Owens,80, formerly of State Route 410 in Castorland, passed away on
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at MVHS Rehabilitation
and Nursing Center, Utica, where he has resided since July 2023.
Calling hours
will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 5:00
p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Iseneker Funeral Home, 5702
Waters Rd, Lowville. The funeral will be said on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Church of Nazarene in
Lowville with Pastor Nate Patnode officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in
Castorland Union Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in Albert’s name may be made to Bethel Church of
Nazarene, 7476 NY-12, Lowville, NY 13367.
He is survived by
his beloved wife LeEtta; a daughter, Dora Owens of Watertown; a son, John
Owens of Castorland; a grandson, Nathan Owens of Castorland; two sisters,
Wilma Watkins and Carolyn Elford, both of Michigan; and several nieces and
nephews. He is predeceased by two brothers, Timothy and Roger Owens; and
two brothers-in-law, Richard Watkins and Marvin Elford.
Albert was born
on August 16, 1944 in Millington, Michigan, a son
of the late John and Jeanette Lumsden Owens. He graduated from school in Millington and
joined the Army, serving in Germany for two years before being honorably
discharged. He met his future wife
when he moved to Castorland. On June
21, 1969, he married LeEtta Zehr at Lowville Mennonite Church, a blessed
and loving union of 56 years. Albert
worked as a maintenance man at Country Bob’s, Papa Joe’s, Walmart in Rome
and transferring to Walmart in Lowville until his retirement.
He was a member
of the Bethel Church of Nazarene in Lowville.
Albert liked to
tinker in the garage. He loved collecting clocks, watching TV, and above
all, spending time with his family.
Condolences may
be made to the family online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com
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