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Aaron Seward Obituary
Aaron was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Walton, the son of Aaron R. and Connie G. (Card) Seward Sr.
Aaron was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1983 graduate of Franklin Central School. He also attended the Plymouth Church.
He was a member of HVDC of Carpenters Local 258 and 245 of Oneonta for many years. Most recently, he owned Wild Mountain Landscaping, Butternut Valley Tree Service, Franklin Construction and In-Stone.
Aaron was a great lover of life and was affectionately known as "Wild Man."
Besides his immediate family, Aaron considered all his friends to be family. This will be his legacy.
Aaron is survived by his parents, Aaron and Connie Seward Sr., of South New Berlin; his sister, Sheila Terry, and her sons, Jesse James and Brandon Thomas, of Unadilla; his children, Alexis Aaron Seward, of Franklin, Aaron Rodney Seward III, of Franklin, his daughter Abby-Noelle Aaron Marie Potter and her mother Kimberley Marie Potter of Sidney, NY. His is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Franklin United Methodist Church, Franklin, with the Rev. Joseph Acanfora officiating.
Interment will be in the spring in the Walton Cemetery, Walton.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, 425 Main St., Franklin. The family will be in attendance.
Aaron had a deep appreciation for the dedication and loyalty of his employees and considered them family.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting the website www.bennettfh.com.
Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Star.
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Sonny Tassone
May 10, 2023
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May 10, 2023
Wildman Morning, Wildman Dusk.
I'd see Aaron at dawn, and I'd see Aaron at Dusk.
We woke, We worked, We laughed, We cried, and sometimes We laughed so hard We Cried.
And sometimes the crying was better than the jokes.
I'd forgotten that smile until I saw those pictures you've posted.
Omg.
Susan Ward
May 19, 2019
Aaron-every time there's a new posting of remembrance, I look thru all the pictures of you and your family, friends and relatives that will always keep you in their thoughts. It takes me back in time to when your parents got married, your birth and your sister's birth. It reminds me that your mom will remain my "adopted" sister thru life-the joys and sorrows we've shared-laughter and tears. The hardest part of her life, your fathers and your sister, has been the loss of your life they shared with you here on Earth. The obsecure happenings that come in unexpected times, will remind them that you'll always be with them and watching over each one of them. Your children will remember you as their father that had a profound love for them-may they live their lives knowing the joy you gave them. Peace in our broken hearts. Sue Ward
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B.K.Sonny Tassone
May 16, 2019
Aaron Seward, boss, confidant,and best friend. I knew Aaron since the mid 70's. He was the most compassionate person I think I've ever met and always took the time to listen. I will miss him, truly a mold has been broken. I found a brother that had been adopted at birth while there with Aaron at Wild Mountain., I never found out until years later. Be at peace my brother, I will join you one day, I'm sure there's some landscaping we can do somewhere. SEMPER FIDELIS.
Happy Birthday Uncle Aaron =â„¢=Å¡
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2018
Karen Pasternak
February 22, 2018
I miss him, and all of the rest of our family in heaven! I think of all of them often. I think Rod's is up their spreading his jolly soul. I actually think he got that part from Grandpa Dad!!! They have that soft simple smile and warmth in their hearts!
Jaci Shampine
February 18, 2018
Miss you
Happy Birthday
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2017
Sheila Terry
December 22, 2017
Happy Birthday to the best brother in the world!!!! Love you forever. Tubby
Karen Pasternak
October 29, 2017
I love you Rod!!!! And well meet again.
MOM & DAD
February 18, 2017
LOVE and MISS you Son,but I know you are watching over us all. I can fell your presence around often!! LOVE YOU and always looking for signs from you!!
MOM & DAD
February 18, 2017
Susan Ward
December 24, 2016
Scrolling thru the pictures brings happy memories of the life that you led. A happier guy, a loyal friend, a huge heart, your generousity and a tremendous love for your family are all things that you were. My dearest friends are your parents and sister and I will always hear the good times, the wilder times and the sadness in their voices. You are very much missed but know the peace you have where you are now. You will always be on the shoulders of those left behind and I thank you for the small signs of remembrance you leave for them. With love-Sue W.
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2016
Happy Birthday
December 22, 2016
Happy Birthday....
Love Forever <3
Aaron Seward
February 24, 2016
Our son Aaron Seward Jr was bigger than life and lived life to its fullest. He would light up the room as he came in with a big ol' smile. A wonderful son and friend, always there with a helping hand. He was very big hearted and kind, "a generous soul".
His legacy will forever be. His employees and friends became "family". He loved animals especially bears and dogs. He loved the outdoors. Being a conservationist he loved nature and the land and had a very unique talent with a keen eye for landscaping. He owned Wild Mountain Landscaping.
He was loved my many and God only knows why he was taken from us so young and so soon. He was a great person who was loved by many and made everyone feel at home. He loved his one on one time with his children, nephews and sister Sheila....talking with them and always concerned about their well being.
He was affectionately known as "Wild Man" and he was very proud of Wild Mountain Landscaping. The family would like to thank everyone for continuing to share their kind words of remembrance. Love you son!! Love Mom & Dad
Kelly Sage Coughlin
December 23, 2015
Aaron was the kind of person that made you feel good just to be around him. You always came away feeling better about yourself. He made me laugh and had such a way about him that I always felt close to him. It's clear that so many people felt how special he was. Words can't express how I feel as I reflect, but know that you are missed!!! I'm keeping the memory of that smile in my heart forever.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON ! WE LOVE & MISS YOU, MOM & DAD
connie seward
December 22, 2015
MOM & DAD
December 22, 2015
I miss you
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2015
Happy birthday uncle Aaron, please take care of my lady Jane for me
Sue Ward
August 21, 2015
What a wonderful scrapbook of memories that is being shared with all of us who knew you and your family. Beyond the 6 years of passing, it seems like just a short while ago you were here, working and enjoying life to the fullest. Many of us continue to talk about you as if you've never left and yet, you never have. Your spirit will forever be with us and you'll forever be watching over your family-it's a promise I just know in my heart you've made. May peace remain with those you've left behind-living life until the time is marked that they will join you.
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March 5, 2015
Son,
We all miss & love you. Some of your memories make us smile and some make us cry. We know that you are up there smiling down on us all.
Love You, Mom & Dad
March 5, 2015
Tony Baird
February 27, 2015
Aaron , where do I start? Every time I think of you a smile comes to my face!!! You have given me such joy without even knowing it. Im sorry we lost touch however the memories I have of you are always, light and fun loving, you had the biggest heart!!! Miss you Bud!!!
Letha Post
February 19, 2015
Miss you a lot
Rosa Kays
February 18, 2015
Fly high brother! You will always remain in my heart!
Donna Edwards
February 18, 2015
Dear Aaron, I have known you since u was a baby.I watched u grow through the years .You was. A kind and giving person.You always had a smile. And a handshake for all.RIP Aaron we all miss and love you.
I hope your dancin' I. The sky
Jaci shampine
February 18, 2015
<3 Aaron- 1966
Sheila Terry
February 18, 2015
Jaci Shampine
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas uncle Aaron
Jaci Shampine
December 25, 2014
Merry christmas in heaven .
Aunt Lou
December 22, 2014
Happy birthday rod, aunt Lou misses you and loves you tell the others the same
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2014
Happy birthday to a very special person I know and love and miss oh so very much. Words can not describe how much you are missed here on earth but I'm sure you already know that love you
Kelly Bush
December 22, 2014
Happy Birthday Aaron...you are missed
Love you Bubba. Life is not the same without you!! I try to make you proud! Love you FOREVER!!! Tubby <3
Sheila Terry
May 8, 2014
February 18, 2014
Son,
It's been 5yrs., but seems like forever.
We bring our children into the world, hoping the best for them.
As parents we want them to have a healthy and happy life.
We as parents want to leave this world before them.
When they are taken first, we will live our lives with heavy hearts.
We know you would want all of us to move on with our life.
All of us are trying, but some days are harder than others.
We Love & Miss You Forever,
Mom & Dad
Jackerbean~
February 17, 2014
Another year has gone by without you here it doesn't get any easier but we all get through it day by day
Ethan Darling
December 22, 2013
Happy birthday Aaron! You are loved and missed more then you could ever imagine, I hope you an grandpa Carl are staying out of trouble haha
Aunt Lou
December 22, 2013
Happy birthday rod love aunt Lou
Jaci Shampine
December 22, 2013
Happy birthday I miss you so very much words can not explain . Love you and merry Christmas
December 22, 2013
It was 49 years ago today that your Father gave your Mom a wild ride from Franklin to Oneonta at 4 A.M. (12 min.) in Studebaker Avanti.
You were born in 40 min. after getting to the Hospital. ( I think it was the ride we had ??
You were the most Beautiful Baby !!
You and I only stayed at hosp.only 2 days, because I wanted to get home so I could hold you all day.
Back then doctors wanted the hosp. stay to be 5-7days.
The first person to visit us (beside your Father) was your Grandpa Card (DAD), and Grandma Seward (Freda). Grandma Card had to stay home to watch 10 other grandchildren, also her sons Garry Lewis and Steven Ray.
So the very first stop we made after leaving the hosp. with you was to see your Grandma Card, so she could hold you. Also doing the holding was Dad, Aunts (Tine, Lou & Judy) and Uncles (Bill & Rich) and my grandmother (Beth Card) .
A lot of Loving for a new born.
When we got home your Father had tried to put a Christmas Tree to surprise Me.
We had a tree with very little on it, but under it was a football and two live puppies !!
It was ok, because we had YOU. The best Christmas ever XOXOXOXOX
We are having the same weather today (Dec. 22, 2013) as the day you were born (Dec.22 1964)
We miss more then ever. Love and miss you, Mom and Dad.
Jacker Bean
May 30, 2013
I cried when you passed away.I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly,I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating , hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best
Sheila Terry
May 8, 2013
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Jaci Shampine
May 7, 2013
Miss you ... There's not a day I don't think about you .... I love you
Jean and Ed Surowiec
January 17, 2013
So sorry I didn't know of Aaron's passing. Our sincerest condolences to Aaron sr.,, Connie and Sheila.
Jacker Bean
January 3, 2013
Happy new year
Jaci Shampine
January 1, 2013
Happy new year celebrating in memory or you but ur son fell asleep on me :) love you
Jaci Shampine
December 31, 2012
Happy New Year's Eve the end of 2012.the ending of a chapter and a fresh start on a new one ! Love you .
Jaci Shampine
December 26, 2012
Hope you had a WOUNDERFUL Christmas . Love you
December 25, 2012
My interpretation of Psalm 23:4 didn't get printed for your birthday. Bubba, know that you are in our hearts EVERYDAY! Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me! You guide us everyday! Merry Christmas! Love, Tubby
December 24, 2012
dad dude its your boy or your son. love you more than life itself. not funny. i am serious miss you like crazy. well not much to say but why? but oh well cant seem to get my head out of the can or bottle since you been gonna. well miss you tons love you think about you all the time! love your bud
Jaci Shampine
December 23, 2012
Happy late birthday . Love you
Mom & Dad
December 22, 2012
Happy Birthday Son !! Life is not the same without you and never will be. Your Dad and I know that you are with us and the family in Sprit by the happenings around us. Some make us laugh. Missing you more with each passing year. Your Dad and I will see you again at HEAVEN'S GATES!
I love you so, my daddy !!!
Abby-Noelle Potter
October 16, 2012
My Daddy,
As the many hours pass without you I want you know that you are always on my mind and Mommy and I carry you always in our hearts. I am missing you so but Mommy and I try to fill those moments with stories of you. They are stories of love and your great adventures. Mommy says always that your are Peter Pan and that you will never have to grow up and I agree. I ask my Mommy who I act like and at times she smiles, those are those time when I know she sees you in me. She tells me often that she sees you in my eyes and my heart she says is you. I can't tell you how much I miss you and there are times that I cry because I want you here so very badly with me. Mommy tells me that you are here with us always. I know you see that I am growing each day. I am doing my best in fourth grade and soon will be taking saxophone lessons (like Aunt Sheila, PS...Mamma says that I have Aunt Sheila's hair:))I am going to get back into swimming class as well as horse back riding, some ballet too! I will always try my best because I want to be like you. Mommy says that what ever you did you always did your best !!! Always remember that You are loved by Mommy and Me.
Love you always, Daddy....
Your little girlie
Abby-Noelle
Sue Ward
May 26, 2012
Aaron-This weekend brings a flood of memories, dating back to when your mother and I became friends. Each of us have been given a day when we would be in God's garden-free of all earth's pain and toils. Your day came much earlier than anyone could have imagined and I relive the joy your parents felt when both you and your sister were born. Three years ago this weekend, many of us shared in the celebration of your life that you had shared with all of us. Your mom and I had a special toast with your favorite beverage-the bittersweet for what you shared with all of us who had gathered. Your earthly memories will always stay with each of us until we, too, will share God's garden.
Barb and Bill Sperry
May 26, 2012
this young man was so good to Bill and I we miss him and we talk about him frequently, we are visiting the cemetary today and we have flowers for him too.
May 25, 2012
I gazed in mournful awe at the enormous, lifeless body of our fallen King. His great face lay still, eyes closed, wrapped in a dream from which he would never wake. He seemed the image of perfection in his never-ending slumber, great muscular form just as commanding as once had been in life. I stared intensely waiting for our mighty king to awaken; but he never once moved.
The King's death meant more than the loss of a great leader. It meant the loss of order and protection of the Kingdom.
Life will NEVER be the same! As we all reminisce this weekend and remember the King. Remind ourselves of how precious he held all of us and how he valued life. Look to the sky with a wave and a smile- because he WILL be watching.
Love you forever Bubba!!
Tubby
April 25, 2012
I was on the mountain top the other day and I was sitting there just absorbing the world from that vantage point, I looked over and to my enjoyment you were right there with me, just smiling and I knew that all was right with the world. There are days you're in my home there are others where you are with me outside and I know in my heart that you are always with me. Thank you for always being there.
Kimberley Potter
March 17, 2012
Dubie,
There is not a day that goes by that You are not in my thoughts or prayers...Today is no exception...
Happy St. Patty's Day .....
May the road rise up to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rain fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
You are missed and loved by many....
Loving you, Jacubie
Kimberley Potter
February 18, 2012
Dubie, putting what I feel and how much you are missed onto paper is very difficult . There are no words that one could write to create the magnitude of what is carried in my soul for you even at this moment in time. Today has been to say the least an extremely hard Day. Although it seems like a life time without you here by my side or a life time of not hearing you call me "jacubie" , the time by forever standards is truly just a blink of an eye . The loss of losing you , not only as my soul mate, Abby' s daddy and my best friend , is of epic proportion without any means of measurement . My saving grace is our sweet precious Abby . She is her daddys child ! I remember many of times in which you had told me that she was given to us for a greater purpose. I only now understand what you were saying and meant. She is my little beacon of light! .
She represents all that is good and kind and special that made you the man that you were. There are many instances when I just have to stop and marvel at the things she says or that she does , then my memories remind me of the many times that I found myself doing the same with you. Abby brings me back moments of you which I at times pack away for rainy days. Sbe has within her soul the same unconditional love that I have for you . You would be proud of her and the gifts that she carries within. She has a soul of goodness in which there is none other. She is the best of you and I , and I thank God each day for giving her to me. She has your eyes and at times when I look at her I see you .. and I say to myself how blessed I am to have had a chance to of had you in our lives if only for a short period of to time. In closing, as Abby and I get tucked in bed getting ready tp say our nightly prayers .. I want you to know that you are the last thoughts In our heart and minds before we sleep and as we wake the first thoughts.., You, Dubie, are missed and loved ... Forever, Your Jacubie
Abby-Noelle Aaron Marie Potter
February 18, 2012
My Daddy ....you are missed and loved..mommy and I carry you in our hearts all the time as we will do forever and ever...my mommy kept busy today cleaning the house but I could tell that she was thinking of you because I could see her crying ...when she cries ..she is
missing you...as my mommy was cleaning the house I watched father the bride, part one and two and I realize then all the things that I will miss without you being here with me.,,, Daddy, I love you so so very much that at times my heart hurts and it is hard to breath ...those are the times that i want Jesus to bring you back home to me...mommy and I want you to know that there is not a day that goes by that mommy and i do not talk about you or think about you ...i always ask mommy about you ..,one of my favorite story is when when you and my mommy met ....she always tells me how very handsome you were ....mommy also tells me how very magical you were too....she tells me how you could stop the rain and then make then rain come again ...she tells me that you could heal people's worlds and make everything alright... I so love to hear all about you, my daddy.. I know mommy says that you're safe in God's arms but still I want you to see and watch me grow... to be here with me....so as the minutes turn into hours and the hours turn into days and the days into months then into years ,,, for me and my
Mommy you will never be forgotten and always be missed...always be loved and always we will carry a lit candle within our souls for you.. Blessed be my daddy !! With love, your baby girl..,Abby-Noelle
Jaci Shampine
February 18, 2012
Uncle Aaron,
Wow it's been three years today that we all had to say goodbye, cant belive that its been so long, wish that there was away to see you and here our voice again, every time i got to come and see you was sooooo much fun especally the water fights we had miss you and love you < 3
Aunt Lou
February 18, 2012
Rod,
I Just wanted to Say hi and to tell you that i Love and miss you very very much a kiss for you grandma grandpa.dad steve,judy,gary, and the rest of the fmily in heaven as i know thats where you all are . and one day we will be all together as a family again. love and god bless.
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