Edward A. Elphee

August 17, 1927 - December 3, 2014

Edward A. Elphee, age 87 of South Third Street, Northville died Wednesday December 3, 2014 at home. He was born in Mayfield, NY on August 17, 1927. The son of the late; Byron and Olive Elphee. He was a United States Marine Veteran serving during World War II. He was a lifetime resident of the area. He also obtained his private pilots license. He was employed by and also served as the Union President at Coleco in Mayfield for many years. His wife Thelma Durant Elphee predeceased him on March 24, 2007. Survivors include his daughter-in-law; Joan Durant of Marcellus, NY. Other survivors include; Deborah (Jim) Gilbert of Syracuse, Thomas (Danielle) Durant of Laveen, Arizona and Bud (Connie) Bucknell of Northville. One sister; Helen Hill of Gloversville. Niece; Claudia (Russ) Insognia of Caroga Lake. Great-Nephew; Dame (Jacqueline) Insognia of Caroga Lake. Four great grandchildren also survive him. A memorial service will be held on Monday December 8, 2014 at the Northville Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will be held in the spring in Mayfield Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.