William A. Granfield

William A. Granfield, 75, retired optometrist and lifelong resident of Warren, died Saturday, September 18, 2004 in Southampton Hospital, New York. He was born October 7, 1928 in Cleveland, the son of Dr. William J. and Elizabeth Steele Granfield.

Dr. Granfield graduated from Manlius Military Academy in New York, attended Hiram College, and graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry with a doctor of optometry degree. After spending a year in research at Illinois College, he joined his father in Warren and practiced for 46 years.

Dr. Granfield was a life member of the Ohio and the American Optometric Associations, former member of the Cortland and Warren Lions Clubs, and the Warren Elks Lodge. He served as president of the Visiting Nurse Association Board of Directors and president of the Hospice Trust Board. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warren, a life member of the Buckeye Club, a former member of the Trumbull Country Club and the Youngstown Club.

He is survived by his beloved family: wife, Esther, of 46 years; daughter Gretchen and son-in-law Desmon McAuley; and adoring grandchildren Peter William and Elizabeth Margaret. He leaves his brother, Richard, and nephews Bradley and Stewart Granfield of Stuart, Florida.

A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM Friday, October 15, 2004 at First United Methodist Church, 309 North Park Avenue, Warren, Ohio 44481, with Rev. Rick Oaks officiating. Friends may call 10:30-11:30 AM on October 15 at the church.

Material contributions may be made to any of the following: East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978; Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, Ohio 44483; or the Ohio Optometric Foundation, P.O. Box 6036, Worthington, Ohio 43085.

McFarland and Son Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangments. Please send condolences and view this obituary at www.mcfarlandfuneral.com .