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FORESTVILLE -- David C. Wells, 84, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2016 at his residence, Town of Sheridan. He was born in Silver Creek on July 7, 1932, the son of the late James M. and Emma (Anderson) Wells.
He was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1951 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Wells worked as an Automation Supervisor for the Ford Stamping Plant in Woodlawn, for 37 1/2 years and was a life member of Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, Silver Creek. He was an avid hunter, traveling all over the country and enjoyed gardening & wine making.
Survivors include his wife Lois A. (Bayster) Wells, of Forestville, whom he married on Feb. 4, 1954, in Florida, two daughters, Christie Wells, of Erie, PA; Cindy Wells, of Enfield, NH; two sons Mark (Deann) Wells, of Rock Hill, SC; and Michael (Linda) Wells, of Olean. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Ruby Swanson and 2 brothers James & Archie Wells.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville from 2-3:30 PM on Thursday, from where a Memorial Service will follow at 3:30 PM, with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, officiating. Military Services will be conducted by members of Samuel Cimino VFW Post #6472, immediately following the memorial service.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Sheridan Fire Dept., PO Box 122 Sheridan, NY 14135. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.