WESTFIELD – 
Jay W.Yaple Sr. (1925-2020) of Westfield passed away peacefully at home on Jan 1, 2020. Born in Middletown N.Y. to the late Willis add Pearl (Wilson) Yaple, Jay was raised on a small farm in Middletown N.Y. with his brothers and sisters until he was sixteen years old. After moving to Westfield he enlisted in the United States Army. At eighteen years old he was sent overseas to Northen France where he was captured by the German Army and subsequently wounded. Jay received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with one Service Star and the Purple Heart. Jay enjoyed woodworking, tinkering with his many plants and gardens and water gardens, He had a deep love of animals, especially his cat Cougar. He worked for many years for the former Gladwin and Lane Oil Company in Westfield where he worked as a oil burner technician. He was predeceased by his son Clifford and two daughters Charlene, and Cindy. He is survived by his former wife Grace Shay of Westfield, his loving children: Tammy (Yaple) and son-in-law Shane Clayton of Westfield and Jay Jr. and daughter-in-law Elka Yaple of Enfield CT. He also leaves many nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildrem. Jay will be missed by many people. He was always there if you needed a hand or if there was a project to be done. He will be dearly missed by his children. We love you always Dad. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Middle Farms Cemetery in Westfield.
