Harry M. "Sheepy" Christiance died April 4 2006, at the Douglas Jacobson Veteran's Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was 88.

   He was born in Alplaus and had been a member of the Alplaus Fire Company since 1937.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

   Sheepy was an avid golfer, a pastime he enjoyed in Florida with his wife Bobby until she passed away.

   During his time with the Fire Company he served as Lieutenant, Captain, Corresponding Secretary, President and Trustee.

   His daughter, Kathleen Mahoney of Venice, Florida, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive Harry.

   Two sons died in a tragic automobile crash in Vermont in February 1968.

   Memorial contributions may be made to:

Douglas Jacobson Veterans Home Activity Fund

21281 Grayton Terrace

Port Charlotte, Florida 33964

May Hometown News 2006