Rudolf C. Aiken
POTSDAM — Funeral services for Rudolf Clifford "Rudy" Aiken will be held at the United Methodist Church, Potsdam on Wednesday, March 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Reverend James Barnes officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Forest Cemetery in St. Regis Falls.
Calling hours will be held at the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam. Friends may call on Tuesday, March 8 from 2-4 or 7-9 p.m.
Rudy died at home in Potsdam surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 63 years, along with his two sons, Jerry and Charlotte Aiken of Massena, Rick and Debbie Aiken of Sydney, N.Y., and one daughter, Nancy and Tim Thompson of Clifton Park, N.Y. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Robert and wife Kathy of Seattle, Wash., Cory of Arlington, Va., Jeff of New York City, Jennifer of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Kristen of New York City, Laurel and husband Chris of Peru, N.Y. and Melanie of Clifton Park. Rudy is also survived by a brother, Gordon Aiken; several nieces and nephews; and four great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Robert.
Rudy was born in Dickinson Center on Oct. 20, 1922 to Earl and Clara (Merrick) Aiken. He graduated in 1940 from Brushton High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Dec. 10, 1942. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. At the time of his discharge (Nov. 25, 1945) he had achieved the rank of Sergeant.
On June 1, 1946, Rudy married Mary Noel in the Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Va. They moved to Potsdam where he was employed at the Racquette Valley Dairy. He later became a carrier for the Potsdam office of the United States Postal Service. He retired in 1984 after 17 years of service.
Rudy was an active member of the Potsdam United Methodist Church. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working in his garden.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. or the Potsdam Humane Society.
Arrangements are with the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam.
