Obituary of William W. Woodley

William W. Woodley, 84, died Friday October 17, 2008 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville. He was born in Gloversville on February 2, 1924 the son of the late Harold F. and Thelma Goines Woodley Sr. William graduated from Gloversville High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served his country during WWII. He was formerly employed by various leather factories in Fulton County and General Electric. From 1959-1966 he served as a Police Officer for the City of Gloversville. He worked at Tryon in Johnstown as a Youth Division Aide until his retirement. William was an active member of the community. He was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic War Veterans, the Retired Police Benevolence Association and the 55+ Club. William enjoyed the Fall season. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He loved telling stories, playing cards and was especially known for being "ruthless" in pinochle. William married his childhood sweetheart, the former Edna June Ellis on October 26, 1946. Together they shared fifty-two years of marriage until her death on July 19, 1998. Survivors include his four chidren: William E. Woodley Melanie of Petersburgh, NY, June A. "Sissy" Belton Thomas of Springfield, MA, Carol Kelly Timothy of Liberty, NY and Pearl L. McSwain Donald of Sarasota, FL; a sister Daurel "Fuzzy" Harmon Charles of Cincinnati, OH; ten grandchildren: William E. Woodley Jr., Travis Woodley, Madison Woodley, Patrick, Derrick and Nicholas Kelly, Allyce Belton, Thomas Belton Jr., Kiah, and Kiona McSwain; three great-grandchildren: William E. Woodley III, Mikhai Woodley and Reese Kelly and several nieces, nephews and cousins from the Saratoga area. He was predeceased by a brother "Doc" Harold F. Woodley Jr. and a sister Thelma "Tinker" Mitchell. Calling hours will be Wednesday October 22, 2008 from 10am to 12noon from Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. A prayer service will follow at 12:15 at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Kenneth Swain at 1pm Wednesday from St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church in Gloversville. Burial will follow with full military honors in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Johnstown. Donations in William's memory may be made to the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, 99 East State St., Gloversville, NY 12078.