Obituary of Clarence S. Welch

Clarence S. "Jake" Welch Jr., age 72 of Buck Road in Warsaw, NY died suddenly on Friday September 4, 2009 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw. Jake was born August 12, 1937 the son of the late Clarence S. and Florence (Hinderland) Welch Sr. He was married September 27, 1958 in the Perry Baptist Church to Linda (Prestly) Welch whom he has been married to for 50 years. Jake had been employed as a chemical worker at Arkema in Piffard for several years until he retired. Jake enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors, along with doing carpentry work and repairing things, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Besides his parents, Jake was also predeceased by a son Christopher Welch. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Welch at home 4 daughters; Glenda (Don) Rogers and Deborah (Jan) Layman both of Warsaw, Wendy (William) Fuller of Geneseo, and Jennifer (Jeff) Snow of Perry, 4 grandchildren , 3 great grandchildren , nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, Inc. 111 Main Street where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM with the Rev. David Nelson Officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Perry Center. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to The American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place Suite # 4, Rochester, NY, 14623.