| Date of Birth | May 4, 1953 |
| Passed Away | October 3, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Bath |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 7, 2008 |
| Service Time | 7:00 PM |
| Service Location | St. Mary's Church |
| Interment Location | Holy Sepluchre Cemetery |
STANLEY G. WRAIGHT
BATH-Stanley G. Wraight, 55, entered into God’s loving arms late Friday evening (Oct. 3, 2008) in the presence of his loving family at his home at 108 Howell St.
Born in Bath on May 4, 1953, he was the son of Gordon and Helen Armstrong Wraight, who survives. On Aug. 6, 2005, he was married in Hornell to the former M. Martha Shick, who also survives.
A former resident of Avoca and a graduate of Avoca Central School, class of 1971, Stan also received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Alfred University in 1974.
He has resided in Bath since 1974 where he was the former owner of Ed Hart’s Gun Supply. He was also a former Department of Corrrections Officer and a Steuben County Court Security Officer. At the time of his death he was employed as the Steuben County Auditor.
Stan was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Bath and a member of the Bath Elks Lodge, the War Dads of the Hammondsport American Legion and the Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy in Hornell.
An avid camper, he enjoyed any type of technology and working with his hands.
While on vacation in Italy in February 2008, Stan was honored to be blessed by Pope Benedict
His family includes his wife of three years, Martha; his parents, Gordon and Helen Wraight of Lady Lake, Fla.; his three sons, Rev. Patrick (Christie) Wraight of Cortland and Michael (Paula) Wraight of Durham, Ct. and John Austin Fisher of Westfield, N.Y.; his two grandsons, Christopher and Michael Wraight; his granddaughter, Aaliyah Wraight; his four sisters, Janice (Tad) Thompson of The Villages, Fla., Catherine (Woody) Bear of Citrus Heights, California, Mary (Larry) Compton of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Sally (Christopher) Duda of Collegville, Pa.; his mother-in-law, Anita Shick of Hornell; also his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, a grand niece and his loving dog, Sebastian.
Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Mary’s Church in Bath where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. James P. Jaeger as the celebrant, assisted by Deacon Ray Defendorf and Deacon Ed Wight. Interment will be in Holy Sepluchre Cemetery, Bath.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either Southern Tier Hospice, Inc., 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830 or to the Carducci Lodge, Sons of Italy, 70 Erie Ave., Hornell, NY 14843.
Stan was one of those nice guys who always had a good word to say. His cup was never half empty. His smile brought warmth to everyone. He will certainly be missed by his family and friends. His suffering is now over and he is at peace. What more could one wish for such a terrific soul? It was a pleasure knowing Stan. Our prayers are with him and his family. From your Avoca Central School Alumni family members with love and admiration.
Dear Aunt Martha-
I am so sorry for you loss. It had been year since I have seen Uncle Stan but I remember him fondly. I am so glad he was lucky enough to find you and have you with him.
You are in my thoughts.
Deb, Chandler & Shelby Fraser
We are going to miss Stan and his smile that greeted everyone. He will be in our hearts with fond memories of camp and “the heights”!!
I’m so sorry to hear that Stan lost his courageous battle! My thoughts are with all of those left behind.
Matthew 5:4
Martha, I am so sorry to hear about Stan. I did not know him very well but I was always drawn to his comforting smile and soft-spoken personality. May he rest in peace now that his battle is over. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
I worked with Stan in the County Treasurer’s Office, and I will miss him a great deal. He always had a smile for everyone. He was devoted to his job and continued to work through his illness and treatments. He was a very dear person with a warm and sincere personality. My sympathy to Martha and Stan’s parents and children and grandchildren.
Martha~ I am terribly sorry to hear about Stan. Please know that you and all his loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, Nena
It was an absolute joy to know Stan — he was such a terrific person. We always enjoyed his humor and the jokes he sent to us online. To Martha, his children and their families, his parents — please know that we share your sadness but also know that Stan is now at peace and he suffers no more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
There are no words that can truly express the sorrow of your loss. Stan was a wonderful person. I am a county employee and I interacted with Stan, sometimes on a daily basis, and he truly made work a much nicer place to be, he will truly be missed by all. My heart goes out to Marth and his family.
Gordon, Helen and Family,
Clarence and Peggy Smith from Prattsburgh are my parents. Our family just wanted to tell you how sorry we are to hear that Stanley passed away. Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. My Dad had emergency surgery Oct 3rd and is in the Geneva Hospital. He had two blood clots in his arm. It was touch and go for a little while, but is doing much better now. I hope this works and you get this message. Again we all wanted you to know we were thinking about you.
To my dear beloved Stan.
Thank you for sending me and Cathy the signs that you are safely with Our Lord. Please watch over all of us and know that you are forever in our hearts. When you see that we need a smile, show us something to make it happen. When we are sick, comfort us. Nothing on this earth will make up for your loss but we will ALL do our best for keep your memory alive and alway make you proud. Remember that we pledged ourselves to one another August 6, 2005 and I will always honor our commitment.
Martha and family – So sorry to hear about Stan – our thoughts and prayers are with you –
Stan was a very personable man and well liked by all. He never had an unkind word about anyone. He will be missed by all including his fellow campers from Campers Haven.
My deepest condolences to the whole Wraight family on the death of Stanley. I’m so sorry I didn’t know of his passing until the funeral services were over or I would have paid my respects to all of you.
I would love to keep in contact with the family. I know Mary Compton the most. My e-mail address is cindyedwardshutchinson@yahoo.com. My mailing address is PO Box 784, Naples, NY 14512.
With Many thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Sincerely,
Cindy Edwards