HONEOYE — William W. Gaylord, age 87, was sent home to the Lord on Nov. 26, 2013, in Stuart, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara A. (Traudt) Gaylord of Richfield Springs, N.Y.; wife, Grace M. (DePaolo) Gaylord of Carlisle, N.Y.; daughter, Grace Blakeney of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and son, Martin James Gaylord of Margate, Fla.

He is survived by his brother Carl Gaylord of Boynton Beach; and his children, Carol Roles and husband Larry of Honeoye, Jeffrey Gaylord and wife Joan of Spencerport, Susan Kimball and husband Paul of Clarkson, N.Y., Bill Gaylord and wife Kim of West Palm Beach, Fla., Hugh DePaolo and wife Eileen of Monrovia, Calif., Nancy Pattarini and husband Steve of Utica, N.Y., Carol Primiano of Stuart and David Gaylord and wife Debbie of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla; and son-in-law, Charles Blakeney of Boynton Beach. He leaves 23 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

William was a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper in World War II. He retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company as a superintendent of two natural gas facilities. His career there spanned from 1943 to 1987. A spiritual man, he dedicated his life to his family, church and community. He served as a member of a number of organizations dedicated in service to his fellow man, including the Knights of Columbus, Elks and Rotary Club.

William and his wife Grace resided in Boynton Beach for 23 years. He recently returned to Florida after living in Honeoye. He will be missed as a father, friend, teacher and leader.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main St., Route 20A, Honeoye. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Route 20A, Honeoye. Condolences, may be sent to www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.