Livonia: John Edson “Ed” VanDerMeid, 90 years, of 10 East Ave. Livonia died Saturday August 23, 2008 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. Ed was born in Livonia, March 24, 1918 the son of Clarence and Florence Clapp VanDerMeid. He was a life long farmer, working with is his father and brother on the family farms in Avon and South Lima. Prior to fully retiring, he was employed by James Corcoran at Avon Farm Equipment. Ed served his country proudly in the US Navy during World War 2. He was a member of the Livonia Masonic Lodge, the Livonia Area Preservation and Historical Society, the Livonia United Methodist Church, and a former member of Livingston Country Club in Geneseo. He also served on the Board of Trustees at Union Cemetery in Livonia for many years.

He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Elizabeth C. “Betty” VanDerMeid on October 30, 2003. Ed is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law John E. “Cork” and Bonny VanDerMeid of Livonia; Ronald and Rosemary VanDerMeid of Livonia. His grandchildren, Scott, Matthew, Adam, Steven, and Kevin VanDerMeid. Brother and Sister-in-law, William and Shirley VanDerMeid of Livonia. Also his Sister-in-law, Gerry Tracy of MA and Brother-in-law Robert Chappelle of VT. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Monday, September 8, 2008 at 11 AM in Union Cemetery, Big Tree Road, Livona for J. Edson VanDerMeid who passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Memorial contributions to the Livonia Public Library, PO Box 107, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Livonia Area Preservation and Historical Society, PO Box 156, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. To send condolences or for further information please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com