J. David Hammond Sr.

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J. DAVID HAMMOND SR., MD
J. David Hammond Sr., MD, 93, of Sennett, NY died Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence. Dr. Hammond was born in Auburn, NY the son of the late Howard E. and Josephine Titus Hammond. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and his Doctorate of Medicine from Columbia University. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. Dr. Hammond set up his own private practice on William St. from 1946 to 1967. He directed the Medical Center at Ithaca College from 1966 to 1982. After Dr. Hammond's retirement, in honor of his years of service, Ithaca College renamed the Medical Center to the "J. David Hammond Center for Students Health Services". He was a board member of the Fred L. Emerson Foundation for twenty-five years and enjoyed traveling with his late wife, Daphne, and their much-loved dog, Kerry.
He is survived by two sons, J. David Hammond Jr. and his wife, Frederica of Auburn, NY, Robert F. Hammond of Lake Bomoseen, VT; one daughter, Daphne Hammond Backer of Belfast, NY; six grandchildren, Julia Allen of Auburn, NY, Phyllis Hammond of Auburn, NY, Jessie A. Hammond of VT, D. Gretchen Backer of Belfast, NY, Joseph D. Backer and Mae Pennisi of Belfast, NY and Carrie Woods of MA; three great grand-children, Muriel K. Allen of Auburn, NY, Rory H. Allen of Auburn, NY, Ezibelle S. Backer of Belfast, NY; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dr. Hammond was predeceased by his wife, Daphne B. Hammond, on January 9, 2008 and sisters, Josephine Dillingham and Barbara Wood.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM, in Sts. Peter and John Church with officiants, the Reverend Douglas Taylor-Weiss and the Reverend Robert Ayers, presiding. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, NY. Expression of sympathy may be made to the Daphne B. Hammond Scholarship Fund, c/o Shawna Fulkerson, 218 Alumni Hall, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850, or Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Dr., Auburn, NY 13021 in memory of J. David Hammond Sr., MD.
The Brew Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Mar. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Hammond

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Annie and Matt Wall

March 26, 2010

My mother grew up across the street from the Hammonds and her older brother, Peter Gebhard, was lifelong friends with Dave. When I called Uncle Pete to let him know about Dave, he reminded me of how Dave and Daphne met and I thought the family would like to hear the story:

Pete was in Chicago visiting his uncle who lived two doors from Daphne's uncle. A blind date was arranged and they had a nice time together. On the way back, they were in a car accident where Daphne was hurt so Pete took her to the hospital. He was concerned about her and was relieved to learn that the injuries were minor. Two years later Pete read an article in Cosmopolitan written by Daphne Bell who described her last week in England at the end of WWII. Pete asked his uncle if this was the same Daphne Bell he had met and, yes, it was. The very next day he happened to get a call from his friend Dave who asked: "Do you know any girls in New York?" The answer was Daphne Bell and the rest is history.

Besides the Auburn connection, we knew Dave and Daphne well at Ithaca College and, as Uncle Pete said, we'll miss Dave but know he's in good hands now.

Sue Drancsak and Dave

March 25, 2010

Alissa, so sorry to hear about your grandfather,your in our thoughts.

Betty Short

March 25, 2010

On behalf of my entire family - mom, dad and brother and sister and I we want to send our condolences to you. Dr. Hammond was our family doctor for years and we really thought a lot of him. Oh, for the old times when you could have a house call! Please know that we are thinking of you and hope that the great times you had together will help you through this time.

Betty Putnam Short and Virginia and John Putnam. John Jr. and Sue Putnam Clancy

Dawn Rouse Baker

March 24, 2010

Our thoughts and condolences are with you all during this time. I will never forget Pop presiding over Dinners at holidays, nor will I forget when I finally graduated to the Adult table!

Hope to see you all soon!

Love,
Dawn, Terrance and Emily

Robert Hole

March 24, 2010

To Dave,Freddie,Bobby,and Becky I extend my sincerest condolences. As you know, I grew up with the Hammonds on Grover St. So many memories of your mother and father. As a doctor, I remember your father making house calls to our home. The memories of your father could fill tomes. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known, and one of the dearest.

Surely heaven is a better place now that your father is there. Love, Robby

Lorie DeWitt-Antilla

March 24, 2010

Dear Freddie, Dave, Julie and Lissa, thinking of you in this time of loss. Your father/grandfather was such a unique and fun guy (his wife too, so sorry to now hear of her passing too). You are in my thoughts and memories. They are all good ones. I remember playing down by his house on Beech road with Julie when we decided to grab the electic fence, just to see what it would feel like! It was a gripping experience, to be sure! Good thing there was a doctor nearby!
Lorie DeWitt-Antilla

Nancy & Mark Shorr

March 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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