Earl M. Pimm

1939 - 2019

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

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Wright-Beard Funeral Home

9 Lincoln Avenue

Cortland, New York

Earl Pimm Obituary

Earl M. Pimm Earl M. Pimm, 80 of Cortland, passed away October 30, 2019, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center. Earl was born on Aug. 3, 1939, in Farmington and was the son of the late Newton and Doris Hayward Pimm. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement he had been employed atRochester Lumber Co. for 35 years. He served as a volunteer fireman with the Farmington Fire Dept, Pumpkin Hose Company. Earl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan Merklinger Pimm; daughter, Theresa (Tony) Piombo of Cortland; very close niece, Dawn Bradley; brothers, Ronald (Carol) Pimm of Fulton, N.Y., Roger (Linda) Pimm of Avon, N.Y., and Lavern Pimm of Webster, FLa.; sister, Glendora Skipworth of Oregon; step-granddaughter, Heather (Forrest) Marshall and children Erich and Brandon; and step-grandson, Rob Vantine of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held tomorrow (Monday) at noon at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, with the Rev. Paul Alciati officiating. Friends are invited to call on Monday from 10 until noon prior to the service. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-Beard.com.

Published by Daily Messenger on Nov. 3, 2019.
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Sue and family,

I'm a better person for working with Earl, he had a life lesson we all should remember. Smile and laugh.

My god bless you in this time need.

Todd Higley

Todd Higley

November 8, 2019

My condolences to Earl's wife and family. I knew Newt and the Pimm family while working in Farmington. I remember Earl as a hard working man. Sad to see the old families of Farmington passing away...

JAMES POTTER

November 4, 2019

I'm sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I enjoyed working with Earl for several years at Rochester Lumber. He was a hard worker and always had a smile.

Ellie Shannon

November 4, 2019

Dear Sue, Theresa and Tony and Earl's family I am so sorry for your loss, he was a friend to everyone he came in contact with and he will be missed by many. You all have some beautiful memories to help you all thru this very difficult time. Prayers going out to you all.

Gayle MacHenry

November 3, 2019

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