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'''Born: ''' Nov. 12, 1921

'''Died: ''' June 16, 1989

'''Married:'''

'''Children: ''' R. Gordon Rascoe, Jr., Mrs. Scott (Robin) Washburn

'''R. Gordon Rascoe''' was a [[World War II Veterans|World War II veteran]].  He was a  son of Moses and Edith (Farewell) Rascoe.
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''Adirondack Daily Enterprise'', June 19, 1989

'''Gordon Rascoe'''

SARANAC LAKE -- R. Gordon Rascoe, 67, of [[24 River Street|24 River St]]., died Friday, June 16.

A lifelong resident of the area, he was born Nov. 12, 1921, in [[Lake Kushaqua]], the son of Moses and Edith (Farewell) Rascoe.

He was a self-employed carpenter retiring in 1988. Veteran of World War II, he served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army paratroopers, 507th Airborne Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart while serving in Europe.

Mr. Rascoe was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the [[Saranac Lake Elks Club|Elks Lodge]] 1508, and was past exalted ruler and past district deputy. He was also a member of Veterans of the Foreign Wars Post 3357.

Survivors include a son, R. Gordon Jr. of Saranac Lake; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Robin) Washburn of Beaufort, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Bowen of Lake Placid and Viola Rascoe of Saranac Lake; a brother, Leonard Rascoe of Mooers; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were Sunday at the [[Keough and Son Funeral Home]] in Saranac Lake, with a Bible Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. and an Elks ritualistic service at 8 p.m. Sunday.

A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for today at 11:15 am. at [[St. Bernard's Church]]. Burial will take place in [[St. Bernard's Cemetery]].

Memorial donations may be made to the Saranac Lake Elks Club Youth Fund in care of the [[Keough and Son Funeral Home]].

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