Lynn A. Williams

Remsen - Lynn A. Williams, 63, husband of Doreen, lifelong resident of Old State Route 12, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital, while surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. Lynn was born on November 13, 1952 in Constableville a son of Alfred J. and Myra C. Felshaw Williams. He was raised on the Williams homestead farm, while receiving his education at Remsen Central School, where he graduated with the Class of 1970. Following his graduation he maintained his work on the family farm and was employed by the Williams Oil Co. Remsen, where he delivered fuel oil, and did furnace maintenance and repair. On February 26, 1983, Lynn was united in marriage with Doreen M. Broadbent. Following their marriage the couple settled on the family farm where they raised their family. In the early 1990's, Lynn began his employment in the foundry of Gray-Syracuse, Chittenango, now known as Esco Turbine Technologies, where he manufactured airplane parts. Due to illness Lynn retired after 12 years of employment as floor supervisor. Lynn's passion in life was being the caretaker and steward of his family farm. Even after the farm was no longer in operation, Lynn maintained and looked after the land, his vegetable gardens, and his fruit trees. He enjoyed the time spent hunting and fishing on his land as well. The addition of an apiary to the farm provided for year after year of abundant harvests, as well as a wonderful collection of honey. Besides his wife of 33 years, Doreen, Lynn is survived by a daughter Melanie Williams, Oriskany, son Corey, Remsen, his cherished grandson Austin James Alan LaClair; brothers: Brian, Remsen, and Kevin, Forestport, sister Connie Williams, Frankfort, and 8 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Remsen VFW, Steuben St. Remsen from 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 110 Lomond Court, Utica, New York 13502, or to the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, 1250 Broadway, Suite 2001, New York, New York 10001. Arrangements are in care of the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.