John W. Denman Jr.

VENICE < John W. Denman Jr., 82, of Booth Road, Venice, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Denman was born April 24, 1925 in Owasco, the son of the late John Denman Sr. and Florence VanAiken Denman. He was a resident of Venice since 1945 where he operated a dairy farm until the mid-50s. He had been employed for NYS DOT as a supervisor until his retirement in 1985 and grew Christmas trees at the farm. John enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes, snowmobiling and hunting. He was a former member of the Long Hill Fire Department and the Auburn Coin Club. John is survived by his wife, Edith (Edie) Avery Denman of Venice. They had just celebrated their 20th anniversary Oct. 3. Also surviving are four sons, Bruce (Chris), Gary (Terri) of Venice, Kenny (Sandy) of Aurora and Eugene of Venice; a daughter, Debra (Randy) Scott of Venice; two step-daughters, Joyce (Don) Quick of Candor and Kathy (Bill) Landon of Poplar Ridge; 10 grandchildren, Kenneth, Amy, Ben, Andrew, Amber, Brian, Casey and Brittany Denman and Jason and Michelle Scott; 10 step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Ginger) Denman of Ohio; a sister, Jane (David) Porten of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gloria Hares Denman in 1986; and two sisters, Emma DeRyke and Carolyn Bell. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Wade Funeral Home, 22 Church St., Moravia. Burial will be in Owasco Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the funeral home. Friends wishing may send memorial contributions to Hospice of the Finger Lakes or the Long Hill Fire Department. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.