Arthur M. Britt

Arthur ''Bud'' Britt, 93, of Hurley, passed away on July 16th, 2012 at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck. He was born October 19, 1918 to Arthur and Josephine (Joy) Britt on the Cherry Hill Farm in the Town of Ulster. He attended Number 7 School in Kingston and graduated from Kingston High School class of 1939. On April 8th, 1944 he married, the love of his life, Irene Struble. They moved to Hurley in 1951. Irene and Bud were married for sixty years. She predeceased him on July 11, 2004. Bud was employed by Alfa Laval for forty years, retiring in 1983. He loved the outdoors, which was evident in his hobbies of hunting, fishing and gardening. He was an avid reader of history, especially local history. Bud was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.




He is survived by his daughter, Christine Beesmer and her husband Gary of West Hurley as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his sisters Violet Cudney and Helen Naccarato and his nephew Jay P. Cudney.




Entrusted to the care of the Eric Keyser of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, where friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Hurley Cemetery.




The family would like to extend deep appreciation to the entire staff of C Wing at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck for the highly skilled, loving and compassionate care they gave Bud. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Baptist Home, 46 Brookmeade Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572.




Light a candle in memory of Bud at www.KeyserFuneralService.com






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