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IN MEMORIAM: Glenn Wilson, 79;

P&G Retiree, New Lisbon Fireman

NEW LISBON – Glenn Robert Wilson, 79, a Procter & Gamble retiree and charter member of the Garrattsville Fire Department, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Fox with his family by his side.

Survivors include a son in Oneonta.

Glenn was born in Garrattsville, the son of Robert and Grace (Brimmer) Wilson. He grew up on the family farm where he continued to work for a short time after graduation. He married Patricia Bush on Aug. 4, 1973 in Norwich.

Glenn worked for Kraft for a short time, then for P&G, retiring after more than 30 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, NASCAR and spending time with his family.

Glenn is survived by his wife Patricia; his son Chris (Kathy) Wilson of Oneonta; daughter Nichole (John) DeMott of Yardley, Pa.; grandchildren Jessica, Melissa, Lindsay, Hannah, Brad, Kyle and Kaley; his brothers and sister Roger, George and Diane Wilson and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris, with a funeral service beginning at 1 p.m., with Pastor Becky Parry officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillington Cemetery in Morris.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Glenn’s name to the Garrattsville Fire Dept./ Emergency Squad, 4413 State Highway 51 Garrattsville, NY 13342.

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