William J. Snyder

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared and that will comfort thee….. Our loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa William J. "Bill" Snyder, Sr., 72, of RR 3, Rome, Pa passed away on Monday evening, August 11, 2008 following a period of declining health. Bill, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was born on Octotber 6, 1935 in Waverly, NY one of four children to the late George L. and Mamie (Chaffee) Snyder, of Warren Center. Bill spent his childhood in Warren Center and attended school in Warren Center. He enlisted and proudly served his country with the US Army. For many years, Bill traveled the countryside as a tractor trailer driver. On July 4th 1958 he married Shirley Moore and together they raised four children. Bill was always willing to help a friend or neighbor, and could always find that little part to fix an engine or small machine. He was a true collector of everything and anything. In addition he also enjoyed making Maple Syrup in his syrup shack. Bill will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his community. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years Shirley; children Shawn and Doug Russell; Bill Snyder, Jr., Nathan and Brenda Snyder, Neal and Lisa Snyder; his grandchildren: Mamie and Paul; Bill and Angela; Mia and Ben; Alicia, Kyle, Jordan, Colton, Shane; his great grandchildren Alena and Leah; his special canine companion Seneca Lady; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Albert and Betty Moore; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Cathy and Tom Rought; many nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Bill was predeceased by his sisters Katherine Hunt Wilcox, Adelaide Snyder; a brother George Snyder. A memorial service and celebration of Bill's life will be held on Friday, August 15th at 8 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with Pastor Larry D. Jennings of the Warren Center Baptist Church, officiating. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolences for Bill's family may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Windham Ambulance, RR 2, Box 63A, Rome, Pa 18837 or the North Orwell Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Cathy Rought RR 1, Box 95A, Rome, Pa 18837 in loving memory of William "Bill" Snyder.