Roy B. Kimler, 69, of Syracuse died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Crouse Hospital. He was born in Mexico, NY and lived in the Syracuse area most of his life. Roy retired from the P&C Warehouse in 2001 after over 30 years of service. He was a US Marine who served from 1961-66. Roy was a counselor for AA for many years.

He was predeceased by his 1st wife, Esther in 1995, a brother Jack and a sister, Susan Shrewsbury.

Survivors: his wife Charlene Harroun Kimler; five daughters, Tammy (Dan) Skardinski of Cato, June Emerson and Amy (James) Gibbs both of Farmington, Tracy Woodhams of Red Creek and Mary (Brett) Newcomb of Baldwinsville; a sister, Mary (Al) Hessenius of Colorado; two brothers, Richard (Thelma) of Bridgeport and Preston "Lee" (Martha) of Mattydale; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services: 2:00pm Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. Calling hours are 7-9pm Monday, May 26, 2008, and 12:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: To the Roy B. Kimler memorial fund, c/o Charlene Kimler, 118 Seneca View Dr., Syracuse, NY 13209.