William Treadwell

William Boyton Treadwell, Jr.

Age 82, of Painted Post and Seneca Lake in Valois, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer, at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 9-11:00am; a memorial service will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home; committal services and military honors will be accorded at Seneca Union Cemetery, Valois.

He is survived by his loving companion of 11 years, JoAnn Johnson of Corning; son-in-law Charles Bond, of Painted Post; brother John (Mabel) Treadwell, Leicester, NY; sisters, Mary Blinko of Campbell, Barb Sharpstein of Wilmington, NC, and June Pattel; also several nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Monna, daughter Lisa Ann Bond, and sister Virginia Townsend.

Born in Lansing, NY on May 28, 1926, Bill loved most in life to fish and hunt on the shores of Seneca Lake and Valois. He worked as a Trouble Shooting Engineer for the Ingersol Rand Company and Dresser Rand Company. He retired in 1989 after 35 years of service. He honorably served his country in WWII with the U.S. Navy Seabee’s. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. You may sign a memorial guestbook for the family in “Obituaries” at www.Royce-Chedzoy.com.