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ETNA - William "Bill" Brown, 65, of Kirk Rd., Etna, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the Cayuga Medical Center. He was born in Adolph, WV, son of the late Paul and Leva Gum Brown.
Bill retired as a quality assurance manager at Cornell University in 2005 after many years of service and had previously worked for Smith-Corona. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was an avid woodworker and golfer. Bill particularly enjoyed the time he spent with his golfing buddies, especially Dick, Pete and Matt. Bill was also a very avid New York Yankees and Giants fan.
Bill is survived by his wife, Jan; his son, Mark (Debbie Alo) Brown of Freeville; his stepdaughters, Kristen (Duane) Baker of Candor and Kim Allen (Jennifer Chapman) of Ohio; and his granddaughters, Searra and Breanna. He is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn (Otis) Robinson of Ohio and Sharlon (Jack) Ferrell of West Virginia; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Bill was also predeceased by his brother, Cecil Brown.
Friends may call on Monday, February 1, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bangs Funeral Home. Graveside services with Military Honors to be held in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, will be delayed until spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to Dryden Ambulance, PO Box 397, Dryden, NY 13053 or to Etna Fire & Rescue, 26 Wood Rd., Etna, NY 13062.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Brown
Ellen Brown
February 14, 2010
Jan & Family
I hope it may bring some comfort to know that William meant so much to so many and will always live on in their hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose Sutfin
February 3, 2010
Jan, It is with great sadness I write this today. Even though I never had the honor of meeting your beloved Bill, I know he was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He will be deeply missed by many and he will remain in the hearts of all who loved him forever. May you find comfort in your family and friends in this time of deep sarrow. And may you always know you can reach out to someone who cares anytime just pick up the phone. May God Bless you and your family and watch over you always.
February 2, 2010
We were saddened to hear of Bill's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they work through this painful time. We will remember Bill as someone who always had a smile or an encouraging word to share. He was a very sweet man and will be greatly missed.
Eric and Elaine Adams
Cindy Doolittle
February 2, 2010
Jan,
My heart aches for you and your family. I can not even imagine what it is like taking this journey that you are taking. Please know that God, family and friends will help you prevail. Do not be afraid or too proud to reach out in your time of need. You have a great support group waiting in the wings outside, all you need to do is open your arms and your heart and let them in and you will be amazed. I will miss Bill's great sense of humor. Remember the good times. Cindy and Bucky
Mike Baughman
February 1, 2010
Had only known Bill for a short period of time, but really admired him. Our yearly golf outing with Bill and Dick was always a pleasurable day and will really be missed. His willingness to play for a thousand dollars a hole (which nobody ever had to pay up) made the time spent with Bill even more fun. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Donald Sutfin
February 1, 2010
Jan and Family,
Sorry for your loss , Bill will be missed by many.
Donald Sutfin
Tracy Armstrong-Reuter
February 1, 2010
Mark,
I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember him from my memories of a little girl growing up in Genoa, NY. You are all in my thoughts. I always seemed to be around your house because your parents and mine were good friends. Bill will be missed.
Patti and Tim Anderson
February 1, 2010
Jan, Mark and family,
We are so saddend by Bills passing. He was an amazing friend to us! I have many fond memories of Bill.We will treasure those forever. We will miss him. Rest in peace our dear friend!
Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Clarice Saville-Burgman
February 1, 2010
Dear Jan and Mark,
Bill was a great guy! He will be missed a great deal. I've know him scince I was just a little girl and I have some very fond memories. I will keep you guys in my thoughts. I send you my condolences.
Diana Bargeloh
January 31, 2010
Dear Jan & Mark: The world has lost a really special man. William was one of a kind. I am so thankful that he was not only my cousin but mostly he was my friend. I feel very blessed that he was part of my life. May you find comfort in knowing how much everyone loved William. God Bless you all.
Scott Butler
January 31, 2010
Jan, Mark and Deb,
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man. You could always count on him for a good laugh. It is not hard to see where you got that from Mark. All of the lives Bill touched were made better by knowing him. Please know that we are here for you if there is anything you need. We will miss you "Pops". All our love.
Scott, Renee, and Emma Butler
Jeff Jack
January 31, 2010
Jan and family,
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. Bill was a man among men.He always asked how my family was when he had only met them one time. I remember when Jan had won the NASCAR trip at the Cornell picnic and Bill brought back a hat for my daughter of her favorite driver. He never asked about it he just showed up with it. There will never be another Bill. The world has lost a good man.
Jan, We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff,Jane, Mandy, and Jeffery Jack
Ginger Mc Kane
January 31, 2010
Jan and family, I'm thinking of your time of need. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. You have always been a good friend to me and I'm here for you. Bill will be greatly missed.
God bless to all.
Doug Allen
January 31, 2010
Bill and Jan have always treated me to what I would like to say as family. Every time I think of Bill it comes to mind that he cared about family,
friends,and life. I will never forget the time I got to spend with Bill. I got to witness what I consider a great wonder which was a Hole in One on the coarse. Bill waved it off as luck and said I will give you my Hole in One for one of your Eagles. He was amazed at my joy of his accomplishment and for that Bill I offer you my Eagle and admiration forever. Doug
January 31, 2010
to jan so sorry for your lost if you need any thing just let us know we are thinking of you at this hard time we have been there from kenneth and louise smith from cornell building care god bless you all
Karen (Saville) Turo
January 31, 2010
Mark & Family,So sorry to here about your dad. He was so much fun at work (smith corona) and when we all went camping when you were little.He will be greatly missed!
January 30, 2010
Dear Jan and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Bill was one of a kind. Everyone who knew him loved and respected him, as we do you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything at all.
Lots of love,
Steve and Janice
Bobby Troy
January 30, 2010
To Jan and Family- You are all in our thoughts & prayers during your time of grief.Bill was a "True Gentlemen",and we will miss seeing him for his thursday coffee with dick and all of us at Barton hall.Rest in Peace our friend. "The Barton Boys",Steve,Mike,Bobby and Billy
January 30, 2010
Jan and Family, I truly feel like I have lost a brother, I had the pleasure of working with Bill and playing golf with him. Bill had a special way of making you feel welcome and letting you know he was a friend. The last few years I have only seen him on a few visits but we shared thousands of Emails and jokes, His smile and casual manner really endured him to all who came in contact. Farewell old friend will see you soon on the other side. Hank Roberts
Tammy Cook Marisa Beck
January 30, 2010
Jan,
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you make it through this difficult time.
Doug and Kristie Butler
January 30, 2010
Janet, Mark, Deb and Family members,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need. It was a pleasure to know such a loving, friendly, caring man. Always had a smile on his face and a laugh behind it. It was contageous to be around Bill and Mark and not be laughing until your sides hurt. We will treasure all the memories, and never forget him. Because he brought up a special son who reminds us of him to a tee. Doug thought the world of him. But I'm sure everyone did that entered his life. God bless you all and rest in peace. Love Doug, Kristie, Taylor, and Cody. xoxoxoxo
Tom Horton
January 30, 2010
I've known Bill for the better part of 10 years. Mostly through work and Fantasy Football. He was a wonderful guy, soft spoken and kind hearted. He always had peanut m&m's in a jar in his office which I would raid for a much needed chocolate fix.
My thoughts go out to Jan and Mark and the rest of Bill's family who I'm sure will miss him very much. As will I.
Bill Davis
January 30, 2010
I'm so thankful to have had Bill in my life for so many years. I have wonderful memories of Bill I'll cherish forever. Bill, thanks for all the fun times we shared and for all the laughs you brought me. Rest in peace buddy.
Janet & Mark Lott
January 30, 2010
Jan& Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Bill was a very special man to alot of people .
When i think of Bill i think of the man with the wounderful smile and a great since of humor. He will be missed by many. God bless, Love and prayers Janet Lott
Ted Canfield
January 30, 2010
Jan and Family,
I'm so sorry for you're loss.
Bill was a kind person and a good boss.
Memories are priceless treasures that we can cherish forever in our hearts.
They also enables us to continue on with our journey for whatever life has in store for us.
May God's peace be with you.
Sue Edwards
January 30, 2010
Jan,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's untimely passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Clark
January 30, 2010
To everyone of Bill's family and friends..
such a great guy..always smiles, always upbeat..
always a pleasure to deal with both personally and professionally!
True in this case.. God only takes the best!
thoughts and prayers to you all..
Dick Clark
January 30, 2010
To everyone of Bill's family and friends..
such a great guy..always smiles, always upbeat..
always a pleasure to deal with both personally and professionally!
True in this case.. God only takes the best!
thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Paul & Linda Lurcock
January 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories of him bring you peace in the coming days.
Gus Hughes
January 30, 2010
Sincerest condolences to Mrs. Brown, family and friends. I will always have fond memories of Bill...a wonderful, thoughtful, patient man. Dick,Pete,Matt, and other friends have lost a brother. I am so sorry! God Bless you all.
Ed Onan
January 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's family in their time on grief. I worked for Bill 20 years ago at Cornell. He taught me many things about myself and others. I had a great respect for him, he was a great boss and good friend. Both Sherry and I liked Bill alot. Your up there with my Sherry now so take good care of her for me. Thank you friend, until we meet again on the other side I'll be thinking of you.
January 30, 2010
Bill was like a brother to me, a best friend. We played golf together twice a week for fifteen years. Bill took me under his wings showing me patience as he taught me the game of golf and later on also help my grandsons Tyler and Jacob who too will miss him so much.
Bill has given me memories of a lifetime and I will always take Bill's kindness generosity and friendship with me where ever I go. My life will always have a void in it and I thank my Lord for allowing me the privilege of getting to know Bill and for sharing the friendship that we had. He has left a tattoo on my heart!
Rest in peace my friend.
Dick Mooney
Roxanne and Keith Hills and Family
January 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scotty Rude
January 30, 2010
My prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss!!!!!
Judy Hausner
January 30, 2010
Debbie,
We're so sorry to see your father-in-law passed away. I think of you often. We'll keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Judy Hausner
Pensacola
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