Lynn E. Backus, Sr Obituary

 

With his family by his side, and in the comfort of his own home, Lynn E. Backus, Sr., age 85, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2022.

Lynn was born December 21, 1936, in Ilion, NY, the son of Charles and Reba (Brewer) Backus. Raised and educated in Mohawk, Lynn graduated from Mohawk Central School in 1954. After graduating, he took over and worked the family dairy farm for many years. Lynn's number one priority was providing for his family. He was a lifelong Harley Davidson owner, and loved riding any chance he could get.
Lynn leaves behind his wife, Susan (married for 34 years, together for 37), 3 sons, Edward James (Lori) of Mohawk, Thomas Henry (Noreen) of Ilion, Timothy Noel (Lynnette) of Tupper Lake, and one daughter, Deborah Lynn, of Cookson, OK, one step-son, Christopher Bouck of Beebe, AR, as well as 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Lynn spent over 40 with DuPont; at the Remington Arms plant in Ilion, and as plant manager of Hazen Tec, in Hazen, AR.
Lynn was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles and Reba, his brother Ronald, sister Sandra, and first born son, Lynn Jr.
A funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 90 Morgan Street, Ilion, on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of calling hours, please come early and share your stories and pictures of Lynn with his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.
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Published by Fenner Funeral Home - Herkimer on Nov. 2, 2022.

Robert Owen Pelletier Obituary

NAUGATUCK - Robert Owen Pelletier, 64, passed away on September 28, 2020. He was the husband, best friend and love of Mary (Roberts) Pelletier. They had grown up together in that friendship and love from the time they were young teens and it was the bedrock of the life they built together.

Bob was born on April 23,1956, and grew up in Ilion, NY, the son of the late Alton and Inita (Sexton) Pelletier and youngest brother of William Pelletier (wife Kathryn) and Elizabeth (Pelletier) Backus who predeceased him.

He was a proud Navy veteran, having served as an ET-1st class on the U.S.S. Fulton out of New London, CT for the majority of his assigned military service. He honored his fellow veterans working with them as a member of the Naugatuck American Legion Post #17 and proudly marched with his brothers in service at every opportunity.

Bob was a dedicated member of the Congregational Church of Naugatuck and served as Treasurer and all around fix-it person. His church was truly an extension of his family. He loved them dearly and showed God’s love in service to them.

His career in engineering started in the Navy and later focused on Process Controls at Arnold’s Bakery in Greenwich, CT. He later joined Nutmeg Electric in Naugatuck and then Avanceon from which he retired to support and care for his youngest child, Zelda, through health issues and later her transition.

Besides his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Bob is survived by his three children: Kristin (and her partners Jaime and Kris) of Salem, MA, Lauryn (and her husband Jonathan) of Middletown, CT, and Zelda of Naugatuck, CT. He was a loving grandfather to his grandchildren: Owen, Elena, and Gabriel. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Barbara (Williams) Roberts, and predeceased by his father-in-law Tegid Roberts. He will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, siblings-in-law, and his adopted UWP family.

The family is so very grateful for the love, prayers, and support of friends, Mary’s co-workers at Key Human Services and especially Mary’s sister Liz Laura and her sons Adam, Ryan and Jonathan for walking with them through this devastating time.

Arrangements - A COVID-conscious Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1pm at the Congregation Church of Naugatuck, Division St. with additional outdoor streaming and seating available across the street on the green. Everyone is asked to wear a mask and respect CDC physical distancing guidelines. A time of sharing will be held following the service on the green in lieu of calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Congregational Church of Naugatuck, 9 Division St., Naugatuck, CT 06770 or UWPIAA- Up With People International Alumni Association, 6800 Broadway, Ste. 106, Denver, CO 80221.

Obituary for Douglas Wilcox

May 21 1945,  February 19 2020

Douglas L. Wilcox, 73, of The Villages, passed away on February 19, 2020. Douglas was born on May 21, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan to Arthur and Gurnith (Shippey) Wilcox. Douglas married Loretta Britt and she preceded him death in 2002. He married Mary Wyka on August 31, 2006 and she survives. Douglas was a member of the Village of Faith Church in The Villages. Douglas was teacher for many years in Michigan and retired in 2003. Douglas and his wife founded the Michigan Club South, ran a Euchre Club, and a Table Shuffleboard Club. He was a volunteer in Florida Red Cross bell ringer, the Wildwood Booster Club, and Gleaners Food Bank in Michigan. Douglas is survived by his wife Mary; son Marcus (Stacey) of Michigan, daughter Gail (Craig) Backus of Texas, step-daughters Michele (Dennis) Anscombe of Texas, Laurie Wyka of Arizona, Nisha Wyka of Arizona, grandchildren Jason, Etta, Nate, Curt, step-grandchildren Cody and Nick, and sister Darlene (Jim) Garver of Michigan. There will be a Memorial Service at Village of Faith Church in The Villages on Saturday, February 22, at 11:00 AM with a Visitation 1 hour prior to service. A Memorial Service will be held on March 8th at 2:00 with a Visitation 1 hour prior to service at the Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dexter, Michigan. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell, Michigan. Memorials may be made to Village of Faith Church, 8653 County Road 127, Wildwood, Florida 34785. 

Sandra M. Herron - Obituary

Richfield Springs - Columbia

Sandra M. Herron, age 66, of Hayner Rd., Town of Columbia, Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2013. 

She was born on August 31, 1946, the daughter of Charles and Reba Backus, and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1965. On June 19, 1971, she was married to Richard T. Herron at St. James Church, Ft. Plain. Sandra was employed at Duofold Co. for many years. Survivors include her husband, Richard T. Herron; her mother-in-law, Genevieve Herron; her son and daughter-in-law, Richard T. Herron, II, and Charissa; three grandchildren, Laina and Richard T. Herron, III, and Kylah Hisert; her brother, Lynn Backus; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Ronald Backus. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, E. Main St., Mohawk, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Cunningham, Sacramental Minister, assisted by Sister Mary Jo Tallman, Parish Life Director. Calling hours will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion. 

Anyone wishing to share a memory of Sandra, or add to her online memorial, may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Cedarville Ambulance Corps. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Herron family has entrusted all funeral arrangements to their family Funeral Director, Don Applegate.

Published in The Observer-Dispatch on May 14, 2013

Lynn E. Backus, Jr. - Obituary

Mohawk

Lynn E. Backus, Jr., 53, of Mohawk, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the Little Falls Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1959, in Ilion, the son of Lynn E. and Elizabeth Robothom Backus, Sr. Lynn was a graduate of Mohawk High School, Class of '78, and SUNY Morrisville with a degree in Agriculture. He continued training and received his CDL. On March 20, 1996, Lynn married the former Majorie Martin in Schuyler. Lynn was currently employed as a truck driver and mechanic with Ron Allen Trucking, Canajoharie. He loved his career and had a great knowledge as a mechanic. Lynn was a true family man, who took pleasure in spending time and having fun with all of his family and friends. During his spare time, he would be in his garage always working on some project. Lynn is surviving by his loving and devoted wife, Marjorie; his father, Lynn E. Backus, Sr., and his wife, Susan (Step-Monster); his mother, Elizabeth Backus; his sons and daughter-in-law, Joe Martin and his wife, Rebecca, of W. Winfield, Derek Martin, of Mohawk, and Lynn E. Backus, III, of Mohawk; his granddaughter, Emily Morgan Martin, of W. Winfield; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed Backus and his wife, Lori, of Mohawk, Tom Backus and his wife, Norreen, of Ilion, and Tim Backus and his wife, Chris, of Watertown; his sister, Deb Ellison, of OK; his special friends, Jason and Michele Brewer, of Mohawk; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion, Town of Frankfort, from 4-7 p.m. Lynn's funeral service will commence at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013, with Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating, immediately following the visitation at the funeral home. Online condolences may be given by visiting www.eneafamily.com. The family is being cared for by Scott J. Pizer, funeral director for the Enea Family Funeral Homes.

Published in The Observer-Dispatch on February 12, 2013

Elizabeth A. Backus

Employed at ConMed in Utica


ILION - Elizabeth A. Backus, 58, of 519 Doty Drive, Ilion, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at the Abraham House in Utica.

She was born March 12, 1949 in Herkimer, N.Y., the daughter of the late Alton and Inita (Sexton) Pelletier, and received her education in the Ilion Central School system.

Elizabeth was employed as a customer service representative with ConMed in Utica and also was employed at Weiser's Jewelers in Herkimer.
Elizabeth was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Elizabeth is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Gail Backus of Redford, Mich., one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Conrad Bottorff of Ilion; two brothers, William Pelletier of Brewster, N.Y. and Robert Pelletier of Naugatuck, Conn.; and two grandchildren, Timothy Eric Farmer, Jr. and Nathaniel Craig Backus, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Ilion Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Victor McKusick officiating. Interment to follow at the Fort Plain Cemetery.

Friends may call on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 4-7 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion.

Friends are asked to consider memorials in Elizabeth's memory to the Abraham House. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left by goig to http://www.whiter-hendrix.com/.

The Evening Telegram, Oct. 27, 2007
Observer-Dispatch, Oct. 27, 2007

Ronald C. Backus (November 20, 1935 - October 7, 2006)

Age 70, of Redford Township. Born in Frankfort, New York.

Loving father of Craig (Gail) Backus and Jennifer (Tim) Farmer. Cherished grandfather of T.J. and Nate. Dear brother of Lynn (Susan) Backus and Sandra (Richard) Herron.

Funeral Wednesday (time pending) at First United Methodist Church of Farmington 33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington. Officiant Rev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Maxwell, Pastor.

Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.).

Memorial contributions may be made to Volunteers of America, 24701 Swanson Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 or the American Lung Association of Michigan, 25900 Greenfield Rd., Ste 401, Oak Park MI 48237.

Press & Argus Obituary ~ June 23, 2004

Loretta Jane Wilcox

Loretta Jane Wilcox
Age 58, of Howell, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born May 11, 1946 in Powe, Missouri, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Grindstaff) Britt. She was employed as a cashier for Sefa's Market for 10 years then became a customer service representative for Citizen's Insurance for 12 years. She is survived by husband, Douglas L. Wilcox, whom she married August 19, 1967 in Pontiac; children, Gail (Craig) Backus of Redford & Marcus Wilcox of Howell; dear sister to Helen Wright; Mary Adams both of Missouri; Norman Britt of OK; Laura Franklin; Shirley McCabe both of TX and Johnie Britt of MI and mother-in-law, Gurneith Wilcox of Howell. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Britt and sister, Alma Walles. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church, 210 Church Street, Howell with Dr. Gary Bruland officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-4 & 6-8 P.M. at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial Contributions suggested to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or First Baptist Church.