Claude W. Camenga, son of the late John Dix and Mina Whitford Camenga, was born on Brookfield, N. Y., Jan 7, 1876, and died Dec. 19, 1961, at Verona, N. Y.
He spent practically all of his life at Brookfield, coming to Verona only a few years ago to live with his daughter Elmina, and her husband, Stanley Warner.
He had been a lifelong member of the Second Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church where he had held many offices. For many years he had served as a deacon of his church. He was also prominent in civic activities.
On August 25, 1898, he was married to Florence Clarke who preceded him in death in 1950. The marriage was graced by five children, all of whom survive. They are: Carlos C., Syracuse, N. Y.; Harold F., Brookfield, N. Y.; Lawrence D., Mansfield, Pa.; Kenneth A., Beaver Dam, Wis.; and Mrs. Stanley (Elmina) Warner, Verona, N. Y. He is also survived by two sisters, 17 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Farewell services were conducted from the Second Brookfield Seventh Day Baptist Church, December 22, by Pastor C. Rex Burdick, Verona. Interment was in Brookfield Rural Cemetery. C. R. B.
