•Beardsley, Richard L., age 76, died at his residence August 25, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born June 3, 1938 in Albion to Sanford and Elizabeth (Haight) Beardsley and was a lifetime resident of this area. Mr. Beardsley was predeceased by a sister, Kerry Roberts. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Robin (LuAnn) Roberts of Kent; his sisters, Judy (Jim) Plummer, Nancy (Bill) Oliver both of Kent; several nieces and nephews including Kristen (Todd) Ferris as well as several great and great-great nieces and nephews. While having been a Town of Carlton employee for 36 years, Richard was a former Highway Superintendent for the Town, a position he held for over 20 years. He was a member of the Gaines-Carlton Community Church, a member of the Albion Lodge #1006 B.P.O. Elks, and a Life Member (almost 57 years) and Past Chief of the Carlton Fire Department.
His Memorial Service will be held September 2, at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 21 West Avenue, Albion, beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Donations can be made to Hospice of Orleans or the Carlton Fire Department in his memory.
