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Neil married Louise S. Worzel on July 13, 1968. He was a Lumber Grader and worked in most of the lumber mills around including Vitale, Mallery, Bass, and McGraws.
Survived by loving wife, Louise; sons, Duane Robert and Daniel Scott; and granddaughter, who was the shining light of his life, Isabella Louise Botsford; and many nieces and nephews.
Neil was predeceased by his parents, Earl M. Botsford and Emily (Tubbs) Botsford; In-laws, Oscar G. Worzel and Julia M. (Brinkman) Worzel; 2 brothers, Milton (Dorothy) and Duane (Thelma); 6 sisters: Charlotte, Faye Hanstine (William), Jane Fritz (Raymond), Mary Bruna (John), Flora Hoag (Kenneth), Sally Rose (Sonny); niece, Janet Bruno; 2 nephews, Lloyd Botsford and Donald Fritz; and brother in law, Edwin H. Worzel.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1- 4PM at the American Legion Hall, Hancock, NY.
Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Neil, please visit our floral store.
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