Viola Grace BICKFORD 1923–2012 – webtrees

Viola Grace BICKFORD, 1923–2012 (aged 88 years)

Mason Vary Family Honored; The Post-Standard; Syracuse, NY; 22 Mar 1962, Thurs., page 44.jpg

Name

Viola Grace BICKFORD

Name: Viola Grace /BICKFORD/

Gender Female

Events of close relatives
Birth	September 16, 1923 24 20 Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Alias	Vi
Residence	Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Residence	Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA
Birth of a brother	Chester BICKFORD April 20, 1926 (aged 2 years) Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Birth of a son	Kenneth Mason VARY December 2, 1944 (aged 21 years) Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
Employment	1966 (aged 42 years) Note: Village Clerk of Copenhagen & Town Clerk of Denmark
Death of a father	Dewey A. BICKFORD July 1966 (aged 42 years) Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Note: Died when a farm truck tailgate fell on his head. Died when a farm truck tailgate fell on his head. Syracuse Post Standard 1966
Marriage of a son	Kenneth Mason VARY — Sally REED — View this family June 25, 1977 (aged 53 years) Union Hill, Monroe, New York, USA
Death of a mother	Mary Ann FERRANCE March 2, 1984 (aged 60 years) Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Burial of a husband	Mason Webster VARY Jr. 2003 (aged 79 years) Riverside Cemetery, Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Death of a husband	Mason Webster VARY Jr. October 30, 2003 (aged 80 years) Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA
Death of a brother	Chester BICKFORD March 21, 2005 (aged 81 years) Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Death of a son	Kenneth Mason VARY September 16, 2008 (aged 85 years) Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Burial of a son	Kenneth Mason VARY September 20, 2008 (aged 85 years) Lakeview Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne, New York, USA
Employment	Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Address: Copenhagen Central School
Burial of a mother	Mary Ann FERRANCE Riverside Cemetery, Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
Death	May 29, 2012 (aged 88 years) Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: October 22, 1898 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Death: July 1966 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann FERRANCE Viola Grace BICKFORD Chester BICKFORD Dewey A. BICKFORD 1898–1966 Birth: October 22, 1898 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Death: July 1966 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
mother	Links Birth: June 2, 1903 — Poland Death: March 2, 1984 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Dewey A. BICKFORD Viola Grace BICKFORD Chester BICKFORD Mary Ann FERRANCE 1903–1984 Birth: June 2, 1903 — Poland Death: March 2, 1984 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA
herself	Links Birth: September 16, 1923 24 20 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Employment: 1966 Employment: Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: May 29, 2012 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mason Webster VARY Jr. Kenneth Mason VARY Viola Grace BICKFORD 1923–2012 Birth: September 16, 1923 24 20 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: May 29, 2012 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: April 20, 1926 27 22 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: March 21, 2005 — Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA Burial: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Chester BICKFORD 1926–2005 Birth: April 20, 1926 27 22 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: March 21, 2005 — Scottsdale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
sister	Private –

Family with Mason Webster VARY Jr.
husband	Links Birth: September 20, 1921 26 24 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Military: between 1942 and 1945 Employment: Death: October 30, 2003 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Burial: 2003 — Riverside Cemetery, Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Viola Grace BICKFORD Kenneth Mason VARY Mason Webster VARY Jr. 1921–2003 Birth: September 20, 1921 26 24 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: October 30, 2003 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA
herself	Links Birth: September 16, 1923 24 20 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Employment: 1966 Employment: Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: May 29, 2012 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mason Webster VARY Jr. Kenneth Mason VARY Viola Grace BICKFORD 1923–2012 Birth: September 16, 1923 24 20 — Copenhagen, Lewis, New York, USA Death: May 29, 2012 — Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA
daughter	Private –
son	Links Birth: December 2, 1944 23 21 — Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA Marriage: June 25, 1977 — Union Hill, Monroe, New York, USA Occupation: Machinist for Kodak in Rochester NY — between 1966 and 1996 Divorced: 1977 Death: September 16, 2008 — Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA Burial: September 20, 2008 — Lakeview Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne, New York, USA Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Katherine M. ALBRITTON Kenneth Michael VARY Family with spouse Sally REED Kenneth Mason VARY 1944–2008 Birth: December 2, 1944 23 21 — Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA Death: September 16, 2008 — Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
son	Private –
daughter	Private –

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Employment	Village Clerk of Copenhagen & Town Clerk of Denmark
Note	Viola B. Vary THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 LOWVILLE-Viola B. Vary, 88, formerly of Brookside Senior Living Community, died Tuesday evening, May 29, 2012 at Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility where she had resided since May, 2009. Viola was born on September 16, 1923 in Copenhagen, NY, a daughter of the late Dewey A. and Mary Ferrance Bickford. Viola attended the one room South Champion Country School on Route 12 and graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1939. She rode the first school bus Copenhagen ever had. She married Mason Vary, Jr. on September 20, 1941 in the Copenhagen First Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Martin officiating. Mr. Vary passed away October 30, 2003. They were married for 62 years. Viola is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Albert) Roberts, Watertown and Suzanne (Michael) Anderson, Port Republic, Maryland and one son, Roger (Sandra) Vary of Lowville, 8 grandchildren, David Roberts, Dennis Roberts, Victoria Brownell, Kenneth M. Vary, Renee Vary, Nathan Vary, Matthew Whitehurst, Jessica Whitehurst; 9 great grandchildren, Chelsa Roberts, Maylyn Roberts, Kellyn Roberts, Curtis Roberts, Jordan Roberts, Steven Langridge, Christi Villamarin, Chelsey Langridge, Senobia Brooks and 2 great, great grandchildren, Alexander and Joseph Villamarin. Viola is also survived by a sister, Cecelia Hebert, a sister-in-law, Mary VandeWalker and nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by a son, Kenneth, who passed away September 16, 2008 and a brother, Chester, who passed away March 21, 2005. Viola was Copenhagen Village Clerk and Treasurer for 17 years, 1957-1974. She was Town Clerk of Denmark from 1962-1968 and Copenhagen Central School tax collector and part time typist from 1972-1982. She retired in 1982. Viola was a faithful member of the Copenhagen Methodist Church and later the United Church of Copenhagen and the Lowville Methodist Church after their move to Brookside in 1996. Viola was a member of Floyd Lyng American Legion Post 723 Auxiliary and a 50 year plus member of the Rural Letter Carrier Auxiliary in which she held State and Lewis County offices. Viola was a past member of the North Country Swingers and was one of the first volunteers for Lewis County Hospice. Viola and Mace spent winters in Auburndale, Florida for six years before moving to Brookside in 1996. Viola was a compassionate friend and neighbor to many and was known for her pies and homemade rolls as well as her gift of knitting baby sweaters and hats. Her life has been a great example of Christian values and unwavering faith in God and service to the Lord. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville, with Rev. Beth O'Neil, Pastor of Lowville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service in the Riverside Cemetery, Copenhagen. Calling hours are Friday, June 1, 2012 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Activities Department at Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367, or to the Mason Vary Scholarship Fund, c/o Copenhagen Central School, Copenhagen, NY 13626. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com
Note	Retired to Lowville.

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Last change

November 13, 2020 – 21:14:41

Author of last change: KathyVaryBecker

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Family with parents
father	Dewey A. BICKFORD 1898–1966
mother	Mary Ann FERRANCE 1903–1984
herself	Viola Grace BICKFORD 1923–2012
younger brother Family Private Private Private Private Private Private	Chester BICKFORD 1926–2005
sister	Private

Family with Mason Webster VARY Jr.
husband Parents Mason Webster VARY Sr. Vera Ann LOUCKS	Mason Webster VARY Jr. 1921–2003
herself	Viola Grace BICKFORD 1923–2012
daughter Family Private Private Private	Private
son Family Katherine M. ALBRITTON Private Kenneth Michael VARY Family Sally REED	Kenneth Mason VARY 1944–2008
son Family Private Private Private Family Private	Private
daughter Family Private Private Private Family Michael Roland ANDERSON	Private

Descendants

Viola Grace BICKFORD(1923–2012)
- Mason Webster VARY Jr.