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William M. Dezell

1926 - 2013

William M. Dezell obituary, 1926-2013

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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William Dezell Obituary

Funeral services for William M. Dezell, age 87 of the Dezell Road in Lisbon will be held Wednesday (Oct 16, 2013) at 11:00am at the home of his son Lee Dezell, 1648 County Route 31, Lisbon NY with Rev. Robert Schirmer officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Martin Cemetery in Lisbon.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm also at the home of his son Lee Dezell. Mr. Dezell passed away Saturday (Oct 12, 2013) at the Riverledge Nursing Home where he had been a resident since 2010.

Surviving are his children Janice Sayer & her companion Dan Stone, Donna McBath and Lee Dezell all of Lisbon, Lyle Dezell of Canton; grandchildren Tammi Kozuch & her husband Matt of North Hampton, MA, Amy Wright & her husband Scott of Ogdensburg, Jeorjianna Cooksey of Ogdensburg; two great-grandchildren Romen & Saya Cooksey along with nieces, nephews & cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen, and two sisters Ruth an infant and Anna Carnal.

Bill was born on October 12, 1926 in Lisbon, NY a son of the late Forest & Bertha (Longshore) Dezell. He attended Lisbon Rural School and married Kathleen Fetterly on January 13, 1951 at the home of her parents, with the late Rev. Kenneth Halstead officiating their marriage.

He was employed as a longshoreman during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway and operated a dairy farm on the Dezell Road for many years. He also worked as a bus driver for Lisbon Central School for several years.

Bill was a former member of the Nevin Memorial Church and the Lisbon Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed trips to Florida, playing pool, outdoor shuffleboard, visiting with friends and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Lisbon Fire & Rescue or a charity of ones choice. Condolences can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2013.

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October 17, 2013

Jan, Donna, Lee and Lyle,

Our condolences to you upon the death of your dad. We never got to see him at the nursing home. A trip now just wasn't possible as Wally is still recovering from surgery.

Your dad was always Farmer Bill to our son, David, when he was little -- a fond remembrance. We always enjoyed our visits with him (and your mother) at the house. May he rest in peace. - Marty and Wally Luhman

Joan Krywanczyk

October 16, 2013

Lee and family - we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. --- Jody and Joan Krywanczyk

Joan and Jon Aldrich

October 16, 2013

We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time and even though it is difficult,he no longer suffers.Sincere condolences to you all.

Lynn Fetterly

October 16, 2013

JD, Lee, Donna and Lyle,

I'm sorry for the loss of your father and my Uncle, William Dezell. He was the last remaining uncle in this family and will always be remembered. No words can express the grief that you now feel from his loss, however, the life of your father will live on in each of you. With his passing sadness will give way to the smiles and laughter from the cherished memories you have shared with your father. That is what he would have wanted. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

October 15, 2013

Lee,JD and family My thoughts and prayers are with you.My sincere condolences on the death of your beloved Father.Ken Kentner

Shirley Dickinson

October 15, 2013

We know the day will come, but death always leaves us with grief. May you find comfort in loving memories.

With Sympathy

October 15, 2013

Lee,J.D. and Family,
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved Father.Wishing you peace as you grieve this loss.
Sissy Brown

October 15, 2013

I remember Bill and Kathleen well. They always made me welcome at their farm and home. We had some interesting discussions around the kitchen table; usually with a fermented beverage within easy reach. Good, honest North
Country farmers. Wish there had been more like them. People of that
caliber are not forgotten. Dave Patterson, Canton

Rosemary Knowlton

October 15, 2013

Lee and family, I am so sorry to read of your dad's passing. I know how much he meant to you. Remember as long as you hold him in your heart and have his memories, he will never truly be gone. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace and in God's eternal care. My thoughts, prayers, sympathy and love are with you. Rosemary Davis Knowlton

October 14, 2013

Lee & Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss, doesn't seem that long ago that I ran into you and your Dad @ Hepburn Hospital. Time passes too fast, Such a nice man, he will be remembered.. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Valerie & Leonard Putney

October 14, 2013

To the Dezell Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thank-you for sharing your family photos of happier times spent with your Dad and Mom, may they help carry you through these difficult days. Those memories will always be in your hearts. The Martin Family,Judy,Blake,Justin and Angela

Adrienne Boprey RN

October 14, 2013

To the famly of Mr. Dezell,

It was my honor to care for your father during his time at Riverledge. He certainly made a lasting impression on all who met him. He will be greatly missed.

Doug Sayer

October 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dezell family at this sad time.
The Charleston Sayer family.

Bruce & Danielle Durant

October 14, 2013

Lee, we are saddened to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 14, 2013

To the Dezell family; Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Ron & Sheila Day Heuvelton

Dick Fox

October 14, 2013

Dear Lee, Donna, Janice, Lyle and families;

We are sorry to learn of your Dad's passing and offer our sincere sympathy. Our connection to the Dezell families span 50+ years and we have many memories of good times in Rena and Herbie's kitchen having coffee with your Dad & Mom and all. Our folks have all passed on now, but the memories remain. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in these next few days. We are sorry we cannot be with you but will see you when we return.

Sincerely;

Dick & Sandy Fox (from FL)

Earline LaFleur

October 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Bill Dezell. What a wonderful man he was. I was lucky enough to meet Bill through my family as they were there for him at times he needed them. I'll remember him as a kind man with a wonderful sence of humor. A bright smile and a spark for life in his eyes. May all the family be blessed with fond memories spent with him. God Bless.

October 13, 2013

thoughts and prayers are with everyone cindy carr and family

Douglas Daniel and family

October 13, 2013

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Mr Dezell{Bill}may God bless you all during this troubling time and aways

October 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dezell Family.
Larry and Sue Worden

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