CANTON - The funeral service for William J. "Jack" Veitch, 82, of Lady Lake, Florida, and formerly of Canton, was held on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur, with Rev. Thomas Jones, pastor of the Canton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Canton.
Mr. Veitch died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Florida.
Born on October 16, 1927, in Waddington, he was the son of Raymond and Annie (Barkley) Veitch. He graduated from Waddington High School in 1943 and served in the Army in 1946.
He was married to Barbara Peters on April 9, 1949, in Canton. The couple lived in the Albany area where Jack worked for Millbrook until 1971. The couple moved to Canton where they lived for many years until moving to Florida several years ago.
Mr. Veitch enjoyed golf, gardening, painting pictures, woodworking, hunting, but most of all, the time spent with his family. He was a member of the Canton United Methodist Church and the Lions Clubs of Canton and Albany, where he enjoyed donating his time to help provide others with the opportunity for improved eyesight.
Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara; two daughters, Cynthia and Daniel Anderson, of Albany, and Susan and Jeffrey Terrillion, of Connecticut; two sisters Ruth Ladouceur, and Ellyn Kelly, both of Massena; his grandchildren, Matthew (and Jessica) Terrillion, Pamela Anderson (and Scott) Luc, Darrick (and Molly) Terrillion, Megan (and Kevin) Terrillion; great grandchildren Makalya Rose Terrillion, and Connor Matthew Luc; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Annie Veitch; and a brother, Elwood Veitch.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canton United Methodist Church, Church St., Canton, NY 13617.