John D. Munson

JOHN D. MUNSON

CANASERAGA-John D. Munson, 70, entered into rest late Friday evening, (Sept. 7, 2012) in the presence of his loving family, at his home on County Route 13C, after a long illness.
Born in Waverly, N.Y. on Jan. 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Joseph and Luna Henry Munson. On Oct. 15, 1960 he was married at the Garwoods United Methodist Church to the former Shirley M. Dresser, who survives.
A resident of Canaseraga for most of his life, John was a graduate of Arkport Central School.
For many years he was employed as the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Burns; he later retired from A.L. Blades & Sons in Hornell.
John was a member of the Arkport Memorial American Legion Post and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren as well as refurbishing his 1950 Ford Pickup truck.
His family include his wife of nearly 52 years, Shirley; his two children, David Munson and Laurie Haynes both of Arkport; his two grandchildren, Courtney and Colt Haynes also both of Arkport; his sister, Mary Ann Chura of Hornell; his brother, James Munson of Arkport (formerly of Mills, Wyo.); his sister-in-law, Doreen (James) Doud of Canton, Ohio; also his five nieces and several cousins.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Robert Chura.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Gregory White, pastor of the Garwoods United Methodist Church officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport. John will be taken to the cemetery in his 1950 Ford Pickup truck.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to Home Care & Hospice, 1225 W. State St., Olean, N.Y. 14760 (envelopes will be provided at the funeral home) or to a charity of the donor’s choice.