Obituaries

Wellington H. “Bill” Bachelor, 81, of Lansing, NY, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2006, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor (Burun) Bachelor; his four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Ortlieb, Herkimer, NY, Pat and Kevin Vincent, Veronica Horton, Cindy and Chuck Bower, all of Lansing, NY; his son and daughter-in-law, Willy and Michelle Bachelor, Lansing; his grandchildren, Loreen and Nate Hobart, Amy Ortlieb, Caleb and Catlain Vincent, Stephanie and Arnold Vasquez, Jonathan Horton and Misty, Chad and Anthony Bower, Kaysee, Tyeler, Jordan, Mackenzie Bachelor; his great grandchildren, Alexa, Victoria, Gavin.

He is also survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Davis, Mabel Teeter, Henrietta Smith, Joyce and Donald Kimpland; and his several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Casper Bachelor; and sister, Jennie Bush. Bill was born in Ithaca, NY, on February 20, 1925, the son of the late Herbert and Flora Pearl (Close) Bachelor. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the 18th Airborne Battalion of the US Army. Bill retired from Borg Warner after 42 years of service, and was a longtime member of the Lansingville Volunteer Fire Department. Bill was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather “Beard”, and was loved by all who knew him.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Ceremony at Lansingville Cemetery, on Wednesday November 22, 2006, at 2:00pm, with Rev. Peter Hopper officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may kindly consider a memorial contribution, in memory of Bill, to the charity of their choice. “Drive fast, and Don’t be bitter.”