Linda Anders
February 2, 2023
Woodbridge, Virginia
Linda Anders, 74, of Woodbridge, Virginia, died surrounded by family on February 2, 2023 after a long illness. She was a beloved and spirited teacher for 44 years at Quantico Marine Corps Base until her retirement in 2015. She was an active community member as an Old Bridge Breakers swim team parent for over ten years, as well as a Girl Scout leader.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Gertrude Westall. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dave Anders, daughters Meghan (Adam) of Huntington, New York and Katelyn (Peter) of Richmond, Virginia, sister Karen and nephew Ben of Woodbridge, Virginia, and young grandsons Owen and Leo.
Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 AM and service at 12:00 PM, both to be held on Monday, February 13, at Miller’s Funeral Home, 200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Graveside service to be held at 2:00 PM at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Doris Jones Clearwater
August 29, 1927—February 1, 2023
Cornwall, NY
A house is made of brick and mortar, but its real value is the life it contains. Doris Jones Clearwater and Belding F. Clearwater built a home in 1950 on Jones Farm in Cornwall, NY. There were many happy memories contained in those walls; raising three boys, multiple pets and seventy-three wonderful years of marriage. The last moment came February 1, when Doris surrounded by her loving family left us and joined our heavenly Father in the house God built for her.
Doris was born August 29, 1927 on Jones Farm, second daughter of Raymond E. Jones and Gladys Smith Jones. Together with her sisters Alma and Alice, they played and worked alongside their parents and their Uncle Chauncy. It took many hands to make a family farm work. Originally a dairy operation, the farm transitioned to orchards and gardens. The girls drove tractors, picked rocks, planted and carried water. A work ethic was born that Doris embraced to her last day.
She graduated Cornwall High School in 1945, attended Delhi School of Nursing and trained at Endicott Hospital to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked many years at Cornwall Hospital attending to the needs of patients in the area. She was very proud of her starched white uniform and cap and made lifelong friends with her fellow nurses.
Doris is survived by Belding F. Clearwater who she married February 26, 1950 in the Canterbury Presbyterian Church. She was the mother of three sons: Russell A. Clearwater (Laura) of Waynesboro, PA, James C. Clearwater (Grace Jean) and David A. Clearwater (Terri) both of Cornwall; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces and one nephew. She is predeceased by her parents and two sisters Alma J. Simmons and Alice J. Zuill.
When her sons were young Doris was involved in their many activities including Boy Scouts, Mountainville Youth Club, teaching Sunday school and being Pledge Treasurer for many years at Canterbury Presbyterian Church.
Grandma was a true farmer at heart. Her vegetable gardens were a source of great pride as well as sustenance. When not on her knees in the garden she could be found behind the counter in the store helping her customers with fruit and veggies, selling fudge, or telling how she took all the calories out of the baked goods. She was known as “Grandma” to generations of customers. She shared in their joys and sorrows and added each new addition to her extended family.
Nursing was her first career. Running Jones Farm, together with her sister Alice, and then with her son David, was her second career. Being a farmer was always in her persona. She passed on her love of the land and sterling work ethic to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her enthusiasm and genuineness spilled over into everything she did and everyone in her “community family” loved her for it. Doris and Belding were Grand Marshalls of the Independence Day Parade July 4, 2014 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Jones Farm. They always enjoyed participating in the Cornwall 4th of July festivities, a celebration of love of country and small-town Cornwall.
Mom and Dad were not world travelers, never valuing wealth or worldly possessions. Their most prized accomplishments were their family, and the extended family of employees and customers of Jones Farm. One of the newspapers once asked Doris if she ever wanted to travel She replied “No need to.” And there truly was no need – the world came to her.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Cornwall Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan, or New Windsor Ambulance Corps.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10th at Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com.
Tracy Shaffer-Faitak
August 10, 1968—February 4, 2023
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Tracy Shaffer-Faitak, of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2023 at Taconic Rehabilitation & Nursing in Beacon, NY. She was 54 years old.
The daughter of the late Henry Shaffer and Jeannette (Call) Shaffer, Tracy was born on August 10, 1968 in Cornwall, NY. Tracy is survived by her sisters: Darlene Shaffer, Terri Milliken, and Cindy Valicenti; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews; and her special love, Anthony.
Tracy was the Owner of the Creekside Pub in Marlboro, NY. She was a former member of The Orange County Liquor Dealers Association and APA Pool League.
Tracy had a fulfilling life, which was cut short by chronic debilitating illnesses. She enjoyed concerts, going to the casino, and the ocean. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending Jets and Mets games. She loved children, and had a special affinity with animals. Even through her suffering, she continued to try to live her life to the fullest. She will be remembered for her strength and courage.
The family would like to acknowledge all of Tracy’s Healthcare providers, including her doctors, and the direct care staff at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Vassar Brothers Hospital, US Renal Care, The Wound Center, and Wingate Rehabilitation Center.
Donations may be made in Tracy’s name to the SPCA, American Diabetes Association, and American Kidney Association.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. On behalf of the family, thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com