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1935
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2016
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Edward Tyler Obituary
Ed was born December 17, 1935 in Pulteney, NY.
He is predeceased by his parents Erwin and Adaline Tyler, and his sister Sandra Tyler Senay.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janice; daughters Susan (Clifford) Weatherell of Rochester, NY, Rebecca (Lawrence) Marvin of Newark, NY, and Sara (Jeffrey) Hunn of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren Hannah Marvin, Leah Marvin, Jordan Hunn, Ryan Hunn, and Evan Hunn; step-grandchildren Dwane (Michelle) Weatherell and Ray Weatherell, step-great-granddaughter Victoria Weatherell; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A 1954 graduate of Hammondsport Central School, Ed went on to graduate from the Toledo School of Meat Cutting. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.
Ed then worked at the Taylor/Great Western Winery for 35 years as an engineering project manager, retiring in 1995.
He was a gifted craftsman, woodworker, and woodturner who built his own house and crafted parts of the interior of the St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport, NY. He was an avid sportsman proficient in hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, and target, trap, and skeet shooting. He was an active conservationist, and enjoyed ballroom dancing and the New York Yankees.
Ed was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, the Bath Elks Club, and the Finger Lakes Woodturners Association. Additionally, he was a member of the American Associaton of Woodturners, the Rochester Woodworkers Society, and the Bath Rod and Gun Club.
Ed worshipped at St. James Episcopal Church, where he served on its Vestry, was a member of the Hammondsport Central School Board of Education from 1981-1991 where he held the title of president from 1984-1991, and a member of the Hammondsport Rotary Club and was president from 1983-1984.
Services will be held for Ed at St. James Episcopal Church in Hammondsport, NY on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00am. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by LaMarche Funeral Home, Hammondsport, NY.
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Evan Hunn
November 19, 2019
Ed Tyler was my grandfather. He was sweet, nice, and funny. I really miss him, but he will always live in me and my family's memories and hearts forever.
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Gary Stevens
October 6, 2017
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Gary Stevens
October 6, 2017
deanna day
August 3, 2016
sorry to here of your loss he will be missed ! dee day
David Scott
August 3, 2016
Aunt Janice,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed. I have nothing but fond memories of all our get-togethers.
August 3, 2016
Dear Janice,
Dave and I are so very sorry to hear this. We certainly feel blessed to have know Ed. Love and hugs to you!
Ruth Pfaltzgraff
Christina Brown
August 1, 2016
Mrs. Tyler, Becky, Sue and my dear friend Sara....we are so sorry about the passing of Mr. Tyler. He was a wonderful man. We are sending love, hugs and prayers to you all from Arizona. Sara, I love you <3 ~Christina Brown and Family
Robert/Lynn DOMRAS
July 31, 2016
We are so sorry to read of Ed's passing. It has been some time since we had seen him, but Ed has certainly left a lasting legacy in the community with his wonderful woodworking, his many years of service to the school as well as having a lovely family. Our sincere condolences to Janice, the girls and their families. Ed will certainly be well remembered.
Marie Tillman
July 31, 2016
Janice,
My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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