In Loving Memory Of OUR FOUNDER
                                 Arthur RAE

                                                   

             ARTHUR A. RAE, Age 82 years, of Painted Post, NY, left the loving arms of his family at home into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, February, 28, 2008, following a short illness of cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Dorothy June Wheeler Rae; and beloved daughters, Marilee Rae of Corning, NY, Kathy and Bruce Bowman of Lindley, NY, Laurie Beth and William Zeck of Gainesville, VA, April Lynn Rae of Owego; son, Douglas J. Rae of Painted Post, NY. Grandchildren include Kit Bowman, Kelsey and Sydney Smith. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur W. Rae of Bermuda, and Katherine Kentch Rae of Waverly, NY. He had four older sisters, Lillias, Dorotha, Margaret, Bertha; and two younger brothers, Donald and Robert. He is survived by Margaret Saunders of Waverly, and Dorotha Edgeworth of Clearwater, FL; along with several nieces and nephews and extended family. Arthur served his country during WWII in the 11th Port of Rowen, France, and was in the Normandy Invasion. After service he graduated from Ithaca College, earning his degrees (Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate). Mr. Rae was a well known music teacher, having taught in New York State for 50 years. He was the vocal and marching band director in his first school in Canaseroga, NY. He also taught in his hometown of Waverly, Thomas A. Edison High School in Elmira Heights, NY, and retired from Horseheads High School, where he had marching band and vocal music. Many will remember the Broadway Musicals brought to the area by Rae. He and Mrs. Edna Klungle presented "Oklahoma", "Annie Get Your Gun", "The King and I" and "Music Man". He organized and directed the Elmira Men's Chorus, which was active for many years – they presented "Salute to America" and the Peach Orchard Festival in Watkins Glen, NY; also he organized and directed the Valley Chorus of Sayre, Athens and Waverly, which has presented many major works. He has directed the Oakwood United Methodist Church choir for many years. One of his greatest joys was leading the "Alleluia Choir" to many area churches. Mr. Rae was a professional dancer and became a cuer for many Round dancers, connected with Square Dancing. He taught Ballroom dancing with his wife, Dottie at their own club called the "Dancing Raes" in Horseheads, NY. In his last few years he has enjoyed Wal-Mart, where he was named Greeter of the Year. Mr. Rae often said music was God's gift to him. He poured his gifts out freely into many young lives. Family and friends are invited to call at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights, Monday, March 3, 2008, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow with Pastor Patrick Holder officiating directly after calling hours at 4:00 p.m. Interment with Full Military Rites will be held at a later date at the family plot in Presho Cemetery, Lindley, NY. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St., Corning, NY. Those wishing may remember Arthur through donations to Oakwood United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14901, or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.