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Frederick VanDeusen Obituary
Born Oct. 14, 1937, in Fort Edward, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frederick K. and Frances Smith VanDeusen Sr.
Dr. VanDeusen was a 1955 graduate of Schuylerville High School; he was also a 1961 graduate of Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine, where he received his doctorate.
After college, he worked in the Machias Veterinary clinic for one year. In May of 1962, he owned and operated his own veterinary clinic in Otto, N.Y., and then in 1985 he moved to Bradford and opened the Bradford Veterinary Clinic, which he operated until his death.
He was a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity and was actively involved with the Student Agencies at Cornell University. He was a contributor to Operation Smile and for 25 years at Child Fund and Children International.
Surviving are two sons, Frederick K. VanDeusen III of Allegany, N.Y., and Timothy L. VanDeusen of Ithaca, N.Y.; a sister, Mary Renois of Lake George, N.Y.; a brother, Spencer VanDeusen of Glenns Falls, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Ryan Barta, Devan Barta and Shayne VanDeusen; his former wife, Rosamond Haire VanDeusen of Otto, N.Y.; and two nieces and one nephew.
Private services will be held at the convenience of family with the Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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Linda Woodruff Garr
October 30, 2013
I was fortunate to be employed by Fred and what a great Vet he was.Was the best job I ever had as I love animals.Fred will be missed.
Nancy Kroll
October 29, 2013
When I first met Dr. Fred I was a little afraid of his gruffness. That all disappeared when I worked for him and saw the great compassion he had for his patients. He stayed up all night caring for a dog. I loved making fun of him wearing cowboy boots and shorts. My donkey never did care for him and gave him and Butch a hard time every time. ( They did not like her either.)I have many good memories of him. He was a great Dr. and will be missed.
October 18, 2013
So sorry to the family for your loss. Fred came and took care of our horses when I was 12 years old. From that moment I wanted to be a vet and after 21 years in practice I thank Fred. Sheila Fitzpatrick dvm
Helen & Dave
October 8, 2013
RIP...You were such a caring vet. You took excellent care of our pets all these years! We will truly miss you! Our prayers go out to your family at this difficult time.
Julie
October 8, 2013
Dr. VanDeusen was such a blessing to our pets and to the community. He will be so missed. My sympathy to his family.
Carol Painter
October 8, 2013
I will never forget the kindness you showed for me and my dog Oreo who had been through a terrible ordeal with a botched nuetering by another vet. It will remain in my heart forever.
October 7, 2013
Dr VanDeusen,you shall be truly missed.We thank you for the care of our pets.Rest in peace. Helen and Dave Wood
sally pessia
October 7, 2013
RIP Doc, my pets and I thank you for all you did for us. You will be missed much.
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