SEELEY, CARLENE M., 78, Cape Coral, died Friday. Memorial service Thursday at Epiphany Episcopal Church. Arrangements by American Family Funeral Home
Published in the Ft. Meyers News-Press on 6/09/1999
Alexandria Bay – Carlene Seeley, 78, of Cape Coral, Fla., previously of Alexandria Bay, died June 4 at the Fort Myers Hospice after having been stricken at her home seven days previously. She was the wife of James Seeley of the same address.
Born Nov. 15, 1920, in Oneida, oldest daughter of Carroll N. and Ruth S. Best, she grew up in Central Square and Constantia, graduating from Central Square High School in 1930 as valedictorian. While in high school, she was active in the drama club, winning several prizes for presentations. She also was a cheerleader. She graduated from Oswego State Normal School, taught at Speculator Central School and in Monticello where she met her husband James. They were married Feb. 10, 1945 in Cleveland, NY.
The following year the Seeleys moved to Alexandria Bay where she continued living until her retirement in 1977. She enjoyed a successful teaching career, and served at least two years as president of the Alexandria Bay Faculty Association.
She was a seamstress and made a lot of her clothes. She also made a suit for her husband, and matching square dancing outfits for her and her husband. While being busy as a school teacher, mother and homemaker, she found time to make at least 13 full-sized quilts by hand, some of which had painted designs.
A short time before and after retirement she became very interested in genealogy, and she did extensive work with all sides of the family. She has had a booklet published on her mother-in-law’s side which is in several libraries.
She was a member of the Epiphany Episcopal Church in Cape Coral, Fla.
She is survived by her husband and three grandchildren, Meredith Seeley of Hawaii, and Bryan and Amanda Seeley of Honeoye. A son, Douglas, died in June 1998.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 2, at the Reformed Church of the 1000 Isles at 11 a.m.
Published in unidentified and undated obituary donated to the Seeley Genealogical Society Research Center
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