VICTOR – Beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Donald Irwin Wickham, 82, passed away on May 13, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday (May 20) at the Canandaigua First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to: Canandaigua United Methodist Church, 100 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424; Alpha Gamma Rho Educational Foundation, Don Wickham Memorial Fund, Attn: Judy, 10101 N. Ambassador Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64153; Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626.
He was born March 22, 1934 and graduated from Cornell University in 1955.
Don enjoyed a wonderful life alongside Bev. Their family was their greatest joy and accomplishment and they certainly enjoyed the company of many, dear friends. In his early years, Don's love for farming was obvious in his work on the family farm - Tri-Way Farms. Later and most recently he enjoyed working alongside his children and grandchildren at Wickham Farms and Empire Farm Days.
Additionally, Don was a Director and President for Pro-Fac Cooperative, and Director for Curtice-Burns. He also served as a Director for the National Bank of Geneva and was appointed to the Board of the Buffalo Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank in 1983.
He cherished time spent with family and friends above all else. Don's passion for life was obvious and contagious to all who knew him. Everyone benefited from his positive outlook, candid insight and no nonsense attitude. He was a highly respected leader, who gave freely of his time, treasures and love.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly, and the family they made together; son, Gregory (Lisa), grandchildren Lindsay, Scott (Christine) and Steven; son, Andrew (Melanie) grandchildren, Samantha (Mark) Schreck, Timothy, Benjamin and Daniel; son, Brian (Kim), grandchildren, Stephanie (Brennan) Marks, Christopher (Jacqueline), Nicholas (Kayla), Lisa and Keith Burley; son, William (Debbie) grandchildren Kevin, Paige and Dale; and daughter, Karen (Corey) Cartier; grandchildren, Sara and CJ; great-grandson, Andy; nieces, Dr. Joanne Hessney; Susan (Larry) Schwartz; Jeffery (Monica) Hessney; and great-nieces, Samantha and Carly, and great-nephew, Benjamin; brother-in-law, Robert Kimmerly and his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Irwin Wickham; sister and brother-in-law, Janet and John Hessney; and nephew, Steven Hessney.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from May 15 to May 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Wickham

12 Entries

May 21, 2016

Bev, So sorry to hear of Don's passing. We offer prayers for you and your family.

Sincerely,
Roger and Joanie Herman, Kendall, NY

Carol Rafanelli

May 20, 2016

Beverly, I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. I truly enjoyed spending time at Lands End with you both. I am thinking of you and sending prayers to you and family.

Mike and Sue Lannoo

May 19, 2016

The Wickhams have lost their patriarch. Wish we could be with you to help celebrate the life of a remarkable man, and surrogate grandfather to our son Pete. Our thoughts have been with you all week, and will be especially tomorrow.

Frederic Hyatt

May 18, 2016

To Bev and family:

My brother informed me this morning of Don's passing. I spent most of my life outside of the Gorham area so we didn't have the continuance of a close personal relationship but I have the memories of out families and school days of the last 70 years.

Always cheerful and a hard worker who accomplished a lot of things over a lot of years. We shall miss him.

May God make his grace to shine upon him and grant him eternal peace.

Fred and Maryanne

Manny & Dolly Constantine

May 15, 2016

Dear Bev, and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Don. Even though we only new him a few short years while we wintered in Florida, we will miss him dearly. Florida will not be the same. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your family during this sad time.

Steve Wright

May 15, 2016

Bev and Family: Ann and I were deeply saddened to learn of Don's passing.
He was instrumental in the growth and prosperity of Pro - Fac Cooperative. His vision , wit and common sense approach to problem solving was unlike any other person I have known.
He was a mentor, advisor, confidant and friend .
I believe Don's spirit lives on in all of us who had the privilege to know him as he freely gave of himself to others.
I will cherish the many fond memories of Don in my heart and mind for the rest of my days.
Our prayers to you,Bev and to all of the wonderful Wickham family members.
A truly great man has passed.

Eleanor Sullivan

May 15, 2016

Beverly,
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss him at Lands End.
Sully and Eleanor

Pat & Dianne Dwyer

May 15, 2016

To the Wickham Family,
Dianne and I are sad to hear of the passing of Don. We had the opportunity recently to talk to Don and tell him that of the many people with whom we have crossed paths, he was one of those people who brought joy in our life when we first met at Land's End. I recall Don's laughter is unique and I can hear it in my head. Bellowing and husky and never fake. I remember the times that I would see Don at the pool, he would have a big smile on his face and always be in a good mood, sharing a story or laughing about something! You lifted us up.
God bless you, my friend. You have been such a great blessing for us.

May 15, 2016

BEV AND FAMILY - THE WORLD IS A LITTLE DIMMER TODAY - DON WAS A SHINNING LIGHT. WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HIM AT ROTARY MEETINGS - PAT A. R. SEARLES , CONWAY SC

May 15, 2016

Oh Bev, I just learned of Don's passing. I am so sorry. You shared a loving life with him; I remember all the nice conversations hearing of your family. Sending you sympathy and much love. Judy Fulmer

Donna (Stape) Peterman

May 15, 2016

Bev and family; I am so sorry for your loss. Don was an amazing man and will be missed by many. Praying for you during this difficult time.

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