Richard W. Wood – December 23, 2012
South Livonia: Richard W. Wood, 86 years, of Route 15, South Livonia, NY died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at his home. He was born in South Livonia, NY, February 27, 1926 in the same home he resided in all of life, the son of William R. and Marian Payne Wood. He was employed by Livonia Dairy for 10 years before working at the former Delco Products for 30 years, retiring in 1991. For many years, he was an avid collector of one cylinder gas engines, then he graduated to Massey Harris tractors. The family joke was who was his first love, his wife or the tractors.
Survived by his wife Louise; son, Bill (Cynthia) Wood of Livonia; daughter, Susan (David) Yost of Canadice; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Trescott of Livonia; nieces & nephews.
Richard was a member of the Livonia Masonic Lodge for 64 years. He often shared his electrical wiring gift with the Masons both before and after the fire at their Masonic Lodge building in Livonia. Besides the Lodge, he also was a member of the Pioneer Gas Association, NYS Steam Engine Association and belonged to the friends of the Massey Harrises Association.
Friends may call Sunday 2 – 5 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where his Masonic Service will be held Sunday at 1:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 11 AM at the South Livonia United Church of Christ, Roue 15, South Livonia with the Pastors Sue Forsythe and David Hotchkiss officiating. Private burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livingston County Coalition of Churches, PO Box 308 Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I have many wonderful memories of the times I have had with Louise and Richard. They have been very kind and thoughtful to me over the years that I worked for them. They will always have a dear spot in my heart. Kay
Aunt Louise, Bill and Susan
I will always have fond memories of Uncle Dick. He always treated me well and I am the better for knowing him. I went on a couple of gas engine hunting exibitions in the old “electrician panel van”, feet dangling out the door, will never forget those times.
All our best wishes and thoughts are with you.
Roger and Kathy Trescott