Frederick R Willson, January 02, 1941 — November 13, 2018

Obituary for Frederick R. Willson Frederick R. Willson, a resident of Beacon, passed away on November 13, 2018, at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 77. Fred was born on January 2, 1941 in Rome, New York the son of the late John Winfield and Beatrice Jessie (Mayer) Willson.

Fred honorably served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1959 to 1966. After working at IBM for 25 years, Fred started and operated his own electrical business, Colles Electric. In the 1970’s and 80’s, Fred was a member of the IAC Chapter 52 Aerobatic Club, flying Cap10s, Cessnas, and the occasional Piper Cub.

His other hobbies included genealogy, fossil hunting, watching Discovery and History channel, and tinkering with cars and electronics. Some of Fred’s and his family’s favorite memories were of their times vacationing in Maine near the Schoodic Peninsula. In April of 1970, he married Ruth Herbaugh.

Mrs. Willson survives at home. In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his children, Colleen Willson, Leslie Morrell, Elizabeth Willson, Kathryn Fish, Rachel Reece, and Earl Willson; his eleven grandchildren; brother, Jonathan Willson; sister, Deborah Priest; half-brother, Gilbert Willson; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was a quiet man with a big heart who loved his family and made sure they all knew just how much.

In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his infant daughter, Kristine, and son, Fred. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 10 am at Salem Tabernacle Church, 7 Delavan Avenue, Beacon. Military honors will be rendered.

In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation may be made to The Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in his memory. To send a personal condolence please visit www. riverviewbyhalvey.com.

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