Oscar T. Canby
Martinsburg Journal – August 2, 2006
Oscar T. Canby, 89, of Martinsburg, (a former 50 year resident of Springfield, Mass.) died Monday, July 31, 2006, at Heartland of Martinsburg.
Born Jan. 31, 1917, in Berkeley County, the son of the late Hunter D. and Rachel Butts Canby.
He was retired from St. Johnsbury Trucking Company of West Springfield, Mass., and was previously employed by the VA Medical Center of Martinsburg.
Mr. Canby was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army, 79th Division, 315th Infantry. He served in the battles of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe and was the recipient of four Bronze Battle Stars.
He was a softball and baseball player until he was 60 years ol. Locally, he was a member of the Irish Hill, No. 5 Firehall and Blue Sox Baseball Teams.
He is survived by a son and caregiver, George Canby of Spring Mills; two brothers, Doug and Charles C. Canby; and one sister, Helen Butler, all of Martinsburg.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jackson Canby; one brother, Gold L. Canby; and three sisters, Lula Cramer, Mary Willingham and Lillian Weir.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home. Military graveside services will be held at Tuscarora Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Martinsburg High School Baseball Team, 701 S. Queen St., Martinsburg.
Canby Services
Funeral services for Oscar T. Canby, 89, who died Monday, July 31, 2006, were held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Marple officiating, assisted by Pastor Robert While. Military graveside services were held at Tuscarora Cemetery by the Martinsburg Combined Honor Guard.
Members of the Honor Guard were Jim Grose, Commander, Frank Varna, Martin Swope, John Harmison, Richard Seeley, and Kit Garder.
Special Armed Forces Representatives were Staff Sgt. Stemple, Staff Sgt. O’Brien, Sgt. Crain, Specialist Sprahin and Specialist Bolyard.
Bearers were Jackie Weir, Dougie Canby, Todd Johnson, Doug Canby, Ronnie Canby, Mikie Canby, and Danny Kees.
Betty Miller Sang “Rock of Ages: and “In the Garden.”