William A. DeNoon

   William A. DeNoon, 90, of Caledonia died April 21, 2000 at his home after a long illness. He was born March 7, 1910, in Caledonia to Alexander and Jeannette (McIntyre) DeNoon. William owned and ran a diary farm in Caledonia and was a self-employed electrician that repaired electric motors. For 15 years, he was a campground inspector in the Northeastern States for Rand McNally. William was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, Caledonia Senior Citizens, Caledonia Grange, Pamona Grange and the Linwood Grange. He served as a fireman and on the ambulance for Caledonia, and was a member of the Western New York Fireman's Association. He served as a committeeman and was a 20-year member for the Livingston County Republican Party. He was also a member of the Big Springs Historical Society and the Caledonia Library. William was awarded as Caledonia Fireman of the Year and in 1981 he was honored with the Caledonia-Mumford Citizen of the Year Award.

   William is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Helfer DeNoon, Caledonia, daughter; Ann Kretchmer, Easton ME, grandchildren; Kevin (Krista) Kretchmer Stafford, NY, and Janet (Mark) Coleman, Canton, GA; great-grandchildren; Arthur, Timothy, and Katrina Kretchmer, sister; Catherine Ford, LeRoy, niece and nephew.

   Friends were invited to attend his Memorial Service, Tuesday, April 25, 2000, 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, Caledonia. Officiating the service was Reverend Nancy Reinert. Interment was held al Mumford Rural Cemetery, Mumford. Memorials may be made to The First Presbyterian Church, 3080 Main Street, The Big Springs Historical Society, 3095 Main Street, The Caledonia Library, 3180 Main Street, Or the Caledonia Fire/Ambulance PO Box 1, Caledonia, NY 14423. Arrangements by Alhart Funeral Home.