Wayland: Glen C. Babcock, passed away December 23, 2011 at the age of 78. He was in the US Army serving in the Honor Guard at Arlington Virginia. He retired from Eastman Kodak, and was a volunteer at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY. He was predeceased by his parents Milton and Helen Babcock, and wife Idella Babcock.
Glen is survived by his dearest companion and best friend Sharon and his three children, Thomas (Terry) Babcock of Virginia Beach, VA, Anne Copella of Stanley, NY , Daniel (Jill) Babcock, of Wariner Robins, GA; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren ; brother Gary (Teddy) Babcock, of Dansville; nieces and nephews. Among his large extended family he is also survived by friends Jenny Caron, Sue Babcock, 6 stepchildren, and his cousins DeMerle Johnson and Helen Plumly.
Private services will be held under the direction of the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Attn. Donation, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840. Cards of condolence may be sent to the family in care of Anne Copella at 4687 County Rd. 247, Stanley, NY 14561. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We were neighbors and friends in Canandaigua and shared many moments of life with Glen. We raised our children together and shared many laughs together. Tommy, Annie and Danny you all are a testament to your father’s devotion and love that he had for all of you.
It was a pleasure to get know Glen while working with him at Genesee Equipment. It has always been a pleasure to bump into him and Sharon and catch-up. Immediately upon meeting him, it was easy to tell he was an honorable and kind person. All my prayers and sympathies are extended to Sharon and Glen’s family. I will always remember him fondly and with great warmth.
I also grew up in the East Wayland area and send my condolences to Glen’s family.
I grew up across the road from Glenn’s Parents, Milton and Helen Babcock, then later Glen and Dell. One of my favorite memories is eating strawberry shortcake on the back porch with Glen, Dell and my parents while Jake hovered around waiting for some crumbs to fall his way. They were wonderful neighbors and friends. My condolences to your family.
Judy Smith