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Lawrence C. Abendschein

By T.J. Woodward
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Lawrence C. Abendschein, 83 of North Java, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8 2023 at Charlotte House, surrounded by his family. He was born September 17, 1939 in Lancaster to the late Clifford (Viola) Abendschein. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Haynes, Eleanor Klinkman and Jean Crane. 

Larry was a farmer his entire life and there is nothing he loved more then farming, he worked construction for years but farmed before, after and during. He was a simple man that enjoyed family, friends and being together. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Kathleen (Lung) Abendschein of North Java, children, Darlene Abendschein of North Java, Annette (Kevin) Vickers of North Java, Thomas of Red Hook, Kenneth of Arcade, Michael of Chaffee and Frederick Abendschein of Freedom; 4 grandchildren, Melissa (James) Haenle, Kevin, Ian, Aiden, 3 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Hunter and McKayla, along with many nieces and nephews. 

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 3 to 7pm at (Please note location) Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020. An 11:30am Celebration of his Life will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 11 Washington St., Attica, NY 14011. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery, Attica.   

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charlotte House, PO Box 123, North Java, NY 14113. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. 

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