Michael A. Seager

Michael "Mike" Addison Seager, of Swain, NY, age 60, met with a fatal accident on November 20, 2025. He died as he lived, trying to help others, mostly outdoors. He is survived by his beloved partner, Gretchen Donnan; his sister, Marcia (Glenn) Swan, of Freeville, NY; his aunt, Mary Seager Norton, of Canaseraga, NY; his best cousin, Melanie (Howard Petote) Norton, of Wallingford, CT; Gretchen's children, Cassady (Nathan Christianson) Daley and Peter Daley; numerous cousins, extended family members and dear friends who will profoundly miss him. His parents, Maurice "Moe" Seager and Pauline "Polly" Dailey Seager, preceded him in death.
Mike was born on April 4, 1965, in Ithaca, NY, and grew up in Cortland, NY. His lifelong interests in science and nature were encouraged throughout his childhood with family wilderness camping and canoeing trips, cycling adventures, and summer jobs at the SUNY Cortland outdoor education center on Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. He was one of the first students to embrace computer programming when it was introduced to the Cortland High School curriculum in the early 1980s. He graduated as valedictorian of his class. He went on to study Computer Science Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO and received his MS Computer Science at RPI in Troy, NY.
He was an exceptionally talented principal technical architect and consultant for spare parts planning software, adept across all industry verticals. During his professional career, he worked for companies from IBM to PTC and had opportunities to work internationally in Ireland and Malaysia. He was the person coworkers went to when they needed help solving difficult problems in their work.
He moved back to the Seager family farm in Swain, NY when his father needed assistance and worked to place conservation easements on the property and improve the wildlife habitat. He was an active board member of the New York Forest Owners Association, Western Finger Lakes Chapter; a board member of the Genesee Valley Conservancy; and belonged to numerous conservation and wildlife habitat groups.
He enjoyed endurance cycling and completed numerous long-distance events across the US and internationally in France and the UK, convincing his sister to provide support along the way. In general, he preferred outdoor activities. In addition to cycling, he enjoyed running, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. When he was indoors, he was a voracious reader and a talented woodworker.
Mike was never one to suffer fools gladly, but his quiet demeanor, dry sense of humor and quick smile could always put someone at ease. He was fiercely loyal and endlessly patient with his family and friends.
Donations in memory of Mike may be made to:
- New York Forest Owners Association, Western Finger Lakes Chapter (https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XRBBDHZR6AMSG)
- Genesee Valley Conservancy (https://www.geneseevalleyconservancy.org/donate)
- Linwood Gardens (http://linwoodgardens.org/honorary)
- Your local animal shelter or favorite environmental organization
Family and friends may gather on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the Big Tree Inn, 46 Main Street, Geneseo, NY. Opening remarks and shared remembrances begin at 5:00PM. Light refreshments will be available.
Interment will be arranged privately.

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