Obituary of Harriet D. Chandler

Harriet D. Chandler Vernon Center- On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, Harriet D. Chandler went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 87 years of age and lived at 3778 Potash Hill Road in Vernon Center. She was born on September 11, 1928 in Allens Hill, NY and was the daughter of the late Dr. John E. and Grace Deal. On October 21, 1944 she married Warren G. Chandler Sr. Harriet enjoyed working at the Vernon Rexall Drug Store and shared her talent playing the piano and organ for many years at the Kenwood and Plymouth Missionary Alliance Churches. Harriet loved helping her children raise a menagerie of pets from farm animals to house pets, including a raccoon. In her later years she enjoyed watching birds at the feeders outside of her windows- the cardinals and humming birds were her favorite. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting for her family and friends. Harriet is survived by her sister, Mary D Clinch of Vernon Center, son Warren G. Chandler Jr. of Vernon Center, son Edward C. Chandler and wife Renee of Verona, daughter-in-law Elizabeth A. Chandler of Vernon Center, daughter Martha Bernier-Reilly of Taberg, son Philip J. Chandler and wife Lauri of Clarksmills, son Mark S. Chandler and wife Maureen of Gainsville, VA., Son Judson D. Chandler and wife Brenda of Vernon Center, daughter Judith G. Collett and husband David of Vernon. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, including numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Mary Ellen Chandler, her husband Warren G. Chandler Sr. and son Larry Chandler. A special thanks to David Lenhart who was very dear to her and to John Peters- She will still be keeping an eye on them from heaven. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Daisy, Sally, Cindy and Shirley for their unconditional support. There will be no calling hours per Harriet's request but family and friends are welcome to join us in celebrating her life at a memorial service which will be at Plymouth Christian Missionary Alliance Church 169 Kinsley St, Sherrill, NY 13461 on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place in Vernon Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the music fund at Plymouth Christian Missionary Alliance Church 169 Kinsley St, Sherrill, NY 13461. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com.