Reynard
Reynard K. Meacham
d. March 23, 2010
Reynard K. Meacham
Tonawanda/ Hornell
Reynard K. Meacham, age 82, of Tonawanda, died peacefully on March 23. 2010, at the Ralph Wilson Jr. Hospice Inpatient Unit in Cheektowaga, after a short illness.
Born May 23, 1927 in Wrights, PA., he was the son of Clarence and Maisie Meacham. On August 21, 1998, he married Kathlene Penfold of Tonawanda who still survives.
Rey was a long time law enforcement officer, joining the New York State Police in 1954; elected Alfred Town Justice in 1972, and was elected Allegany County Sherriff until his retirement in 1984, having served two terms.
Rey graduated from Canisteo High School and attended Alfred University. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy in the Asian-Pacific Theatre.
Rey was a 50 year member of Morning Star Lodge #65, F & AM in Canisteo, the Coudersport Consistory and attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the Baron-Steuben Chapter of Former Troopers and an associate member of the Niagara Chapter. He was a member of the Canisteo Rod & Gun Club as well as the American Legion Post #846 in Canisteo. Rey was an avid hunter and shooter. He was one of 15 National Shooting-Clinician representatives of the Lifetime Sports Program, a subsidiary of President Nixon's Physical Fitness Council.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are his three son and daughter, David (Karen) Meacham of Marlton, NJ, Robert (Diane) Meacham of Bucksport, ME, Jon Meacham of Hornell; Michele (Albert) D'Agostino of Mendon, eight grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Friday, March 26th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. A private family graveside ceremony will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240.
Tonawanda/ Hornell
Reynard K. Meacham, age 82, of Tonawanda, died peacefully on March 23. 2010, at the Ralph Wilson Jr. Hospice Inpatient Unit in Cheektowaga, after a short illness.
Born May 23, 1927 in Wrights, PA., he was the son of Clarence and Maisie Meacham. On August 21, 1998, he married Kathlene Penfold of Tonawanda who still survives.
Rey was a long time law enforcement officer, joining the New York State Police in 1954; elected Alfred Town Justice in 1972, and was elected Allegany County Sherriff until his retirement in 1984, having served two terms.
Rey graduated from Canisteo High School and attended Alfred University. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy in the Asian-Pacific Theatre.
Rey was a 50 year member of Morning Star Lodge #65, F & AM in Canisteo, the Coudersport Consistory and attended the Lighthouse Baptist Church in North Tonawanda. He was a member of the Baron-Steuben Chapter of Former Troopers and an associate member of the Niagara Chapter. He was a member of the Canisteo Rod & Gun Club as well as the American Legion Post #846 in Canisteo. Rey was an avid hunter and shooter. He was one of 15 National Shooting-Clinician representatives of the Lifetime Sports Program, a subsidiary of President Nixon's Physical Fitness Council.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are his three son and daughter, David (Karen) Meacham of Marlton, NJ, Robert (Diane) Meacham of Bucksport, ME, Jon Meacham of Hornell; Michele (Albert) D'Agostino of Mendon, eight grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Friday, March 26th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street, Hornell where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. A private family graveside ceremony will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240.
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