Obituary of Henry C. Mosher

JOHNSBURG Henry C. Mosher, 77, of South Johnsburg Road, passed away Monday, April 24, 2006, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Johnsburg. Born on June 16, 1928, in Thurman, Henry moved to Johnsburg as a young child. He was the oldest son of the late Fannie and Louis Mosher Sr. Henry attended Johnsburg Central School, at the age of 16 he left school and went to work to help support his family. He married Edna Bateman on Oct. 29, 1949. The couple resided at their current residence where they raised their six children. During their 56 years together his loving wife, Edna, was his strongest supporter in his many occupations. He was a man of several talents and interests. In his early years, he worked in the woods logging, selling Christmas trees, making Maple syrup, and managing a small dairy. He operated sawmills from the handset design to the fully automatic design. He also ran a dry kiln, furniture factory, garage, gas station and a diner. He had a wide variety of hobbies and interests they ranged from traveling to Iowa, to Canada and many other locations buying horses and ponies. He loved horses, especially draft horses. He loved machinery also, particularly sawmills. He had a love for deer hunting. He truly loved the outdoors, whether, working or enjoyment. He also had a deep love for animals. He especially loved his best friend of almost 20 years together, Ben, his partner, his dog. Henry was a person that loved to talk and visit with people. He was very dedicated to a strong family bond. He enjoyed having his family beside him always. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Besides his parents, one grandson, Larry Lawrence, have all predeceased him. Henry's survivors include his wife, Edna; two sons, William and his wife, Linda, and Richard and companion, Mary, all of Johnsburg; daughters, Marylou Pierson and husband, Donald, of North Creek, Carol Lawrence and companion, James, of Wevertown, Susan Hitchcock and husband, Daniel of Bakers Mills, and Julie Cavanagh of North Creek; grandchildren, Marcus, Bartrum, Jessica and Lynn Mosher, all of Johnsburg, Donald Pierson of Glens Falls, Chad Pierson of Bakers Mills, Theresa Lawrence of Tupper Lake, Timothy Lawrence of Johnsburg, Mellissa Mulvey of Bakers Mills, Daniel Hitchcock, Air Force, Langley, Va., Courtney and Connor Cavanagh of North Creek; 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins; five brothers, Levi, Edward, Louis Jr., Walter and Roger; four sisters, Wilma LaFond, Viola Watson, Eva Conway and Darlene Coulter. Friends may call on Henry's family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the United Methodist Church, South Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg with the Rev. David Newkirk officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Bates Cemetery, Johnsburg. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cameron, Stewart Baker, Duane Dunkley, Charlie Redman, Jim Hayes, Butch Seville. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to a charity of one's choice. Thank you to Helen, Glenda, and Cathy for all your kindness and support. A special thank you to Richard, Mimi and the girls for all you have given in caring for Dad. You all made it possible for Dad to remain at home where he was most comfortable. There is no great way to convey your love of our Dad. Thank you all for everything. Visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online Guest book, condolences and directions.