Batavia - Mr. Lynford F. Saile, 83, retired Town of Batavia Assessor, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester.
Mr. Saile was born April 15, 1929 in Batavia, the son of the late Walter F. and Mildred Barber Saile.
In addition to his employment as the town assessor he was also employed by Trailways and the Genesee County ARC, doing the job he enjoyed the most, which was driving bus. He was a very patient and gentle man. Mr. Saile was also a member of Northgate Free Methodist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Mary (Stocking) Saile, whom he married March 25, 1962; his children, Rev. Vern (Debra) Saile of Gowanda, Cindy (David) Landrum of Virginia, Lyndy Branton and Joseph (Kathy) Saile both of Batavia. Also surviving his is brother, Roger Saile of Batavia, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
He was the grandfather of the late Matthew Saile who died in 1992.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 E. Main St., Batavia. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday at the H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Palliative Care Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery.