Obituary of William H. Wright

William H. Wright One of the most respected and beloved members of our community, William H. Wright, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2010. He was surrounded by family and loved ones right to the end. Bill was the son of Ivon and Pearl (Harrington) Wright. Immediately after graduating Norwich High School he enlisted in the Marines in September 1942, becoming a Marine Air Force Staff Sergeant and serving as a tail gunner aboard the infamous B-25 bomber. Upon his safe return home, he married Mariba Money on July 6, 1946. Surviving Bill is his wife of 64 years, Mariba and their children Dennis (Ellen) Wright, Douglas (Mary Beth) Wright, Beth (Kim Hubbard), Barbara (Peter) Wright and Don (Rachel) Wright. Bill also took great pride in his seven grandchildren, Jason, Luke, Mark, Teresa, Amanda, Mariah, and Emmitt, as well as his two great grandchildren, Ruby and William. Also surviving are two sisters, Winnie Ratcliff of Norwich and Francis Ratcliff of Sacramento, CA and a brother, Nelson (Elma) Wright of Little York. Following the war, Bill and Mariba moved to Homer and operated a successful dairy farm for many years, remaining very active in many community organizations, such as the Cortland County Junior Fair Board, as president, secretary and treasurer. He also served on the Farm Bureau, as a committeeman for Agway and was an active member of the Homer First United Methodist Church. Most residents might remember Bill as the Homer Town Supervisor, a position he held with great pride and distinction for more than twenty years. Services will be held Monday, November 8 at the First United Methodist Church, located on the village Green off Cayuga Street in Homer, NY. Family will receive guests from noon to 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Room. The funeral service will take place at 2:00 with a short reception following. Internment will be at the West Homer Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homer First United Methodist Church or the Cortland Co. Junior Fair, c/o Martha Bush at 16 Hannum Avenue, Homer, NY 13077. Dear Mariba and family Have many pleasant memories with you both.God bless you all. Ed and Evalyn have just received the newpaper clipping concerning Mr. Wright's death from my mother. He was truly an admirable man with an amazing family. Although it was a VERY long time ago I still remember his calm and steady manner. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Sincecely, Anita Dziuba Molz