Kenneth I. Sheldon, 84, of McDonough passed away on April 16, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. He was born on September 8, 1932 in Pharsalia, a son of the late Harvey and Marion (Wright) Sheldon. On October 26, 1957, he married Ruth Excell.
He is survived by his wife, of McDonough; his four sons and their wives. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Sheldon, Sr.
Ken was an active member of the McDonough Fire Department for almost 60 years. He held a variety of roles in the fire department, having held the roles of secretary, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He was recognized for his contributions to the department by being given the Firefighter of the Year award in 1995, and was awarded the Chenango County Fireman of the Year in 1996. He also was a member of the Chenango County Fire Police Association for many years.
Ken was also an active member of the community. He took it upon himself to hang up the nets at the tennis and basketball courts every spring, and mowed the lawns at the Methodist church and fire department for many years. He also was a Boy Scout leader and a coach for little league. Because of his devotion to McDonough, Ken was given the honor of McDonough's Citizen of the Year.
Ken had many hobbies. He made and repaired furniture, made syrup every spring, and cider every fall. Many kids have fond memories making cider with Ken, doing it the old fashion way. He and Ruth also enjoyed square dancing and round dancing in local clubs. He also took great pride in his service to his country, for the time he spent in the Army.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on Apr. 19, 2017
He is survived by his wife, of McDonough; his four sons and their wives. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Sheldon, Sr.
Ken was an active member of the McDonough Fire Department for almost 60 years. He held a variety of roles in the fire department, having held the roles of secretary, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He was recognized for his contributions to the department by being given the Firefighter of the Year award in 1995, and was awarded the Chenango County Fireman of the Year in 1996. He also was a member of the Chenango County Fire Police Association for many years.
Ken was also an active member of the community. He took it upon himself to hang up the nets at the tennis and basketball courts every spring, and mowed the lawns at the Methodist church and fire department for many years. He also was a Boy Scout leader and a coach for little league. Because of his devotion to McDonough, Ken was given the honor of McDonough's Citizen of the Year.
Ken had many hobbies. He made and repaired furniture, made syrup every spring, and cider every fall. Many kids have fond memories making cider with Ken, doing it the old fashion way. He and Ruth also enjoyed square dancing and round dancing in local clubs. He also took great pride in his service to his country, for the time he spent in the Army.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on Apr. 19, 2017
Kenneth I. Sheldon, 84, of McDonough passed away on April 16, 2017 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, NY. He was born on September 8, 1932 in Pharsalia, a son of the late Harvey and Marion (Wright) Sheldon. On October 26, 1957, he married Ruth Excell.
He is survived by his wife, of McDonough; his four sons and their wives. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Sheldon, Sr.
Ken was an active member of the McDonough Fire Department for almost 60 years. He held a variety of roles in the fire department, having held the roles of secretary, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He was recognized for his contributions to the department by being given the Firefighter of the Year award in 1995, and was awarded the Chenango County Fireman of the Year in 1996. He also was a member of the Chenango County Fire Police Association for many years.
Ken was also an active member of the community. He took it upon himself to hang up the nets at the tennis and basketball courts every spring, and mowed the lawns at the Methodist church and fire department for many years. He also was a Boy Scout leader and a coach for little league. Because of his devotion to McDonough, Ken was given the honor of McDonough's Citizen of the Year.
Ken had many hobbies. He made and repaired furniture, made syrup every spring, and cider every fall. Many kids have fond memories making cider with Ken, doing it the old fashion way. He and Ruth also enjoyed square dancing and round dancing in local clubs. He also took great pride in his service to his country, for the time he spent in the Army.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on Apr. 19, 2017
He is survived by his wife, of McDonough; his four sons and their wives. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Sheldon, Sr.
Ken was an active member of the McDonough Fire Department for almost 60 years. He held a variety of roles in the fire department, having held the roles of secretary, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He was recognized for his contributions to the department by being given the Firefighter of the Year award in 1995, and was awarded the Chenango County Fireman of the Year in 1996. He also was a member of the Chenango County Fire Police Association for many years.
Ken was also an active member of the community. He took it upon himself to hang up the nets at the tennis and basketball courts every spring, and mowed the lawns at the Methodist church and fire department for many years. He also was a Boy Scout leader and a coach for little league. Because of his devotion to McDonough, Ken was given the honor of McDonough's Citizen of the Year.
Ken had many hobbies. He made and repaired furniture, made syrup every spring, and cider every fall. Many kids have fond memories making cider with Ken, doing it the old fashion way. He and Ruth also enjoyed square dancing and round dancing in local clubs. He also took great pride in his service to his country, for the time he spent in the Army.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on Apr. 19, 2017
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