June 25, 2007  

CLAYTON, N.Y.  —  Helen Peets Davis, 82, of Swart Ave., died Sunday evening, June 24, in the emergency room at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay.
  
Calling hours will be held 2 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., 320 John St., Clayton.   A vigil service will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
  
Donations may be made in her name to T. I. E. R.S., P. O. Box 524, Clayton, N.Y. 13624.
  
Born Oct. 1, 1924, in East Rochester, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Spollio, she attended schools in East Rochester.
  
In 1942, she married Luther D. Peets in East Rochester.  He died in September of 1966.   

On Dec. 28, 1968, she married Earl J. Davis in Lincoln, NY at the Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon officiating.
  
She worked for 21 years for the American Can Company in Fairport as an inspector, and was a
housewife.
  
In 1976, the couple moved from Lincoln to Clayton, and they had wintered in Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., for 25 years.
  
She attended St. Mary's Church, Clayton, and was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, Lodge #1179 in Lake Panasoffkee.   She was an avid bingo and card player, and enjoyed reading.   She was extremely devoted to her family.
  
Besides her husband, Earl J. Davis, she is survived by her five children, Dianna L. & William Gross, Ontario, N.Y., Kenneth M. and Marie Peets, East Rochester, David D. Peets, Clayton, Judy A. and Thomas Parker, Sodus, Laura L. & James Bond, Marion;   her step daughter, Linda M. and David Goff, Astatula, Fla.; her 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and her numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  
Her two brothers, Peter and Steve Spollio, and her five sisters, Ann Posick, Josephine Baker, Mary Hibner, Katherine Krivitza, and Eva Chesko, all died before her.

Obituary provided by Cummings Funeral Service and Newzjunky.com, Watertown, N.Y.