Chauncey E. Brace

Mr. Chauncey Brace, 82, of East State Street, Salamanca, NY, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Olean General Hospital following a short illness.

Born August 18, 1938 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Chauncey and Ivaline Allen Brace. He had been married to Patricia Lockhart, who survives. He had previously been married to Betty Dork Brace, who predeceased him in 2000.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Brace had been employed with Busch Industries for over 20 years.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Surviving besides his wife are: two daughters, Ruth McClune, Newport News, VA, Margaret (Norman) Green, Salamanca, NY; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Amanda Hinman, and a son Earl Brace.

There will be no visitation.

A graveside service will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca, NY on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 1pm.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.