Obituary of William Webster

William Vernon Webster, 94, of Homer NY, passed away December 31, 2013 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1919 in Auburn, NY, the son of the late Norton and Helen Myers Webster. Mr. Webster was raised and educated the Scipio Center area. After marriage and relocating to Homer, he became owner operator of Webster's Appliance's. He also worked as head maintenance engineer for Highgate Manor Nursing Home until retiring. Mr. Webster was a longtime member of the Calvary Episcopal Church in Homer and most recently the Grace Holy Spirit Church. He is survived by his daughter Claire M. Webster of Homer NY, grandson Douglas w. Webster, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. William was predeceased by his wife of 57 yrs. Julienne S. Webster, his son Joel C. Webster and daughter in law Paula Webster, along with all his siblings. The family will receive family and friends Monday 4-5 with a service to follow at 5 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Spring burial will be at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Contributions in William Webster's name may be made to "Loaves and Fishes" c/o Grace Holy Spirit Church, 13 Court St., Cortland NY, 13045. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com