William F. Snyder, Sr., 80, of Fair Haven, passed away Thursday, June 09, 2022. He was born January 21, 1942, son of the late Virgil and Gladys Wiser Snyder. He graduated in 1960 from Red Creek High School. He was retired from Xerox after 33 years, was a 40-year member of the Victory Volunteer Fire Department where he maintained the "cake wheel", auctions and chicken BBQ. He wholesaled and retailed Christmas trees at his farm in Victory for 30 years. William held positions on the planning board and as a Magistrate in Victory. He was a member of the NYS Christmas Tree Association and was honored with a first-place award. He also held a sport aviation pilot license, was a life member of the Bayside Cruisers, spent 60 years hunting, fishing, canoeing, world travel, and participated in the Moravia Canoe Race. Bill and his wife wintered in Florida for the past 26 years. He had been the VP of the woodshop where he worked a spaghetti dinner as an annual fundraiser.

He is predeceased by his brother Robert Snyder, and brother-in-law Leo Kyle.

Survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy "Dolly" Mae Snyder, children, Cathy (Charles) Krul, and William (Mary) Snyder, 4 grandchildren, Charles (Ashley) Krul, Kyle (Shannon) Krul, Cory(Andrea) Krul, and Scott Snyder, 9 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Harry (Judy) Snyder of Texas, John (Sue) Snyder, Tom (Sheila) Snyder of Johnston NY, 2 sisters, Sue Kyle, and MaryJane Snyder of California, as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 14, 1:00-4:00 with a memorial service at 4:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. For those wishing to make contributions in Bills name they may do so to Fair Haven Ambulance, 14447 Fair Haven Road, Sterling, NY 13156 .