Francis L. Woodward, age 96, of Painted Post, NY passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Absolut Care at Three Rivers, Painted Post.
Fran was born on January 22, 1920 in Rathbone, NY, the son of the late Jay H. and the late Cora Bell (Dusenberry) Woodward. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School, class of 1937. Fran married Irene Reynolds on April 23, 1950 in Knoxville, PA by Rev. Henry Wray. She predeceased him on May 27, 2010.
He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1947. He was employed as a Time Keeper for Ingersoll Rand, retiring in October of 1982 with 32 years of service. Fran will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, trains and especially steam locomotives. He enjoyed spending time is his garden, tending his vegetables. During his time at Three Rivers, he was lovingly referred to as "Peanut." Peanut enjoyed the activities and many outings - including plane and train rides and bus tours of the Finger Lakes, becoming the spokesman for his many friends. His greatest love was his family. After retirement, Fran and Irene spent many winters in Florida and Arizona. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by children: Thomas (Theresa) Woodward of Dublin, OH, Anna (Marshall) Hilligus of Campbell, NY, Nancy (David) Hiney of Corning, NY; step-son, Douglas (Diane) Haskins of Painted Post, NY; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Fran was predeceased by a step-son, Robert Haskins; great grandson, Jonathan Haskins; sisters: Louise Wright, Marie Young, Ruth Viselli, Ila Moore; and brother, Roland Woodward.
Fran was born on January 22, 1920 in Rathbone, NY, the son of the late Jay H. and the late Cora Bell (Dusenberry) Woodward. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School, class of 1937. Fran married Irene Reynolds on April 23, 1950 in Knoxville, PA by Rev. Henry Wray. She predeceased him on May 27, 2010.
He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1947. He was employed as a Time Keeper for Ingersoll Rand, retiring in October of 1982 with 32 years of service. Fran will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, trains and especially steam locomotives. He enjoyed spending time is his garden, tending his vegetables. During his time at Three Rivers, he was lovingly referred to as "Peanut." Peanut enjoyed the activities and many outings - including plane and train rides and bus tours of the Finger Lakes, becoming the spokesman for his many friends. His greatest love was his family. After retirement, Fran and Irene spent many winters in Florida and Arizona. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by children: Thomas (Theresa) Woodward of Dublin, OH, Anna (Marshall) Hilligus of Campbell, NY, Nancy (David) Hiney of Corning, NY; step-son, Douglas (Diane) Haskins of Painted Post, NY; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Fran was predeceased by a step-son, Robert Haskins; great grandson, Jonathan Haskins; sisters: Louise Wright, Marie Young, Ruth Viselli, Ila Moore; and brother, Roland Woodward.
Francis L. Woodward, age 96, of Painted Post, NY passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Absolut Care at Three Rivers, Painted Post.
Fran was born on January 22, 1920 in Rathbone, NY, the son of the late Jay H. and the late Cora Bell (Dusenberry) Woodward. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School, class of 1937. Fran married Irene Reynolds on April 23, 1950 in Knoxville, PA by Rev. Henry Wray. She predeceased him on May 27, 2010.
He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1947. He was employed as a Time Keeper for Ingersoll Rand, retiring in October of 1982 with 32 years of service. Fran will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, trains and especially steam locomotives. He enjoyed spending time is his garden, tending his vegetables. During his time at Three Rivers, he was lovingly referred to as "Peanut." Peanut enjoyed the activities and many outings - including plane and train rides and bus tours of the Finger Lakes, becoming the spokesman for his many friends. His greatest love was his family. After retirement, Fran and Irene spent many winters in Florida and Arizona. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by children: Thomas (Theresa) Woodward of Dublin, OH, Anna (Marshall) Hilligus of Campbell, NY, Nancy (David) Hiney of Corning, NY; step-son, Douglas (Diane) Haskins of Painted Post, NY; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Fran was predeceased by a step-son, Robert Haskins; great grandson, Jonathan Haskins; sisters: Louise Wright, Marie Young, Ruth Viselli, Ila Moore; and brother, Roland Woodward.
Fran was born on January 22, 1920 in Rathbone, NY, the son of the late Jay H. and the late Cora Bell (Dusenberry) Woodward. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School, class of 1937. Fran married Irene Reynolds on April 23, 1950 in Knoxville, PA by Rev. Henry Wray. She predeceased him on May 27, 2010.
He served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1947. He was employed as a Time Keeper for Ingersoll Rand, retiring in October of 1982 with 32 years of service. Fran will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, trains and especially steam locomotives. He enjoyed spending time is his garden, tending his vegetables. During his time at Three Rivers, he was lovingly referred to as "Peanut." Peanut enjoyed the activities and many outings - including plane and train rides and bus tours of the Finger Lakes, becoming the spokesman for his many friends. His greatest love was his family. After retirement, Fran and Irene spent many winters in Florida and Arizona. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by children: Thomas (Theresa) Woodward of Dublin, OH, Anna (Marshall) Hilligus of Campbell, NY, Nancy (David) Hiney of Corning, NY; step-son, Douglas (Diane) Haskins of Painted Post, NY; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Fran was predeceased by a step-son, Robert Haskins; great grandson, Jonathan Haskins; sisters: Louise Wright, Marie Young, Ruth Viselli, Ila Moore; and brother, Roland Woodward.
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