Obituary of Dr. Arlen Snyder

Dr. Arlen K Snyder CANANDAIGUA – Arlen Kent Snyder, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Arlen was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who cherished spending time with his family. He enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, traveling, baking, and entertaining friends and family. Through his generous and loving nature, Arlen touched so many lives. He will truly be missed! His devotion to God could be seen through his service in his church, mission work, and his gift of hospitality. Arlen was an orthopaedic surgeon in Canandaigua for 27 years and was a founding partner of Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates. Upon retiring in 2007 he continued in the medical field as an Independent Medical Examiner and as the Medical Director at Happiness House. Prior to his orthopaedic practice he was a Radiologist in Syracuse, NY and served in the US Navy as a flight surgeon and general medical officer with rank of Lieutenant Commander. Arlen was a graduate of University of Rochester (B.A.) and Upstate Medical Center (M.D.). Arlen is survived by his wife, Deborah (Hine) Snyder; children, Nadine (John) Lievenbruck, Lori (Mike) Narewski, Todd Snyder, Derek Snyder, Diana Snyder, Chad (Maura) Snyder, Bobby (Tracey) Fuller, and Todd Fuller; grandchildren, Weston and Matthew Narewski, Heather, Kurt, Beck and Chet Lievenbruck, Charlie and Artie Fuller, and Brigid Snyder; siblings, Warren (Mary) Snyder, Gerald (Chris) Snyder, and David (Jean) Snyder; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alan and Irene Snyder; grandson, Austin Narewski. Family and friends may call on Friday, April 19, from 2-4pm and 6-9pm at Fuller Funeral Home, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua. An 11 am Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 20, at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, donations in Arlen’s memory may be made to the Children’s Nest Orphanage, Zambia, Africa. Checks can be made payable to: Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424 with “Children’s Nest Orphanage” in the memo. To share a memory or express condolences online, please visit www.fullerfh.com .