Obituary of William J. Cameron

Warrensburg: William J. Cameron, 62, of Warrensburg, passed away, early Friday morning, December 15, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born and grew up in Holyoke, MA and later attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, prior to entering in the United States Navy in 1965. He later began his career of 27 years working for the Marriott Corporation in Washington, D.C. before retiring to his home in Warrensburg. Most recently, Bill was an engineer on the Upper Hudson River Railroad for the past eight years. In addition, he served as President of the North East Hot Air RVers for the Adirondack Balloon Festival for five years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed "wintering" with his wife in their RV where they volunteered in several Florida state parks. Lately, 'Grampy' loved spending time with his three cherished grandsons here in the Adirondacks. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia of 39 years; two sons, Scott A. Cameron and wife, Kim of Somers and Mark W. Cameron of Holyoke, MA; one sister, Jane A. Cameron of Holyoke, MA; one brother, Alan K. Cameron and wife, Phyllis of Warrensburg; and three grandsons, Ryan, Alexander, and Andrew. Friends may call on Bill’s family from 2-6 pm Sunday at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will be conducted 10 am Monday at the funeral home with Father Ronald Boccieri officiating. The family requests that donations be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research at 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Telephone donations via credit card can be made at (866) 789-1000. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.