William E. Tremaine, Jr.
William E. Tremaine, Jr., 83, of 309 Pennsylvania Avenue West in Warren, formerly of 60 South Avenue in Bradford, passed away Monday May 19, 2014 at his residence.
Born July 5, 1930 in Bradford, he was a son of the late William and Delores (Lyons) Tremaine.
On January 8, 1977, he married Mary Ann (Shuey) Tremaine, who passed away June 27, 1994.
He attended schools in Bradford and Boston, and received his A.A. and B.S. from Boston University. He also received a degree in Mortuary Science from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science.
He served in the U.S. Army with the second infantry division, 38th Field Artilery Battalion in Korea and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
He worked as a funeral director for The Milton Funeral Home in Milton Mass. and also worked in combustion engineering in the New England Area. He returned to Bradford in 1965 and worked for Dresser-Clark in Olean, NY as an Analysis Engineer, until his retirement in 1993.
He was an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, where he served on The Vestry and was Junior Warden for a number of years.
He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn (John) Carlson of Russell; a son, Matthew (Julie) Tremaine, of Sewickley and three grandchildren, Emma and Grace Carlson, both of Russell and Evelyn Tremaine of Sewickley. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by an older brother, George Tremaine, in infancy.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services at 11 AM, Friday, May 23, 2014 in The Church of the Ascension, with Rev. Stacey Fussell, Rector and Ven. Gail Winslow, Archdeacon of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania, co-officiating. Committal services and burial will follow in Willow Dale Cemetery, with full military honors accorded. A reception will follow in Tremaine Hall in the church following the services at the cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Mary Ann Tremaine Memorial Fund at the Rehabilitation Center in Olean, NY or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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All Condolences -
I was saddened to hear the news of your father's passing. He and my mom loved to talk on the phone and share funny stories. He was a special man with a quick wit and a very giving spirit. My prayers are with you.
— Ami (Weekley) Bucher -Connie's daughter
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Tremaine family. Matt would talk about his father numerous times when I would come to his office on business. I would make note the times when he would say he was going to see his dad. His entire self would be all excited and would remind me of a very young son waiting for dad to come home from work. Everyone has special memories of William and these are those golden moments that keep him in your lives. Treasure and share these stories and William will be right there listening.
God Bless each of you as you go through this difficult time.
— PEG BITTNER
Matt, please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. I know you were very close to your dad. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. I know we have not been in contact lately but I am always thinking of you. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Take care,
Rahul
— Rahul Nadella
So Sorry to hear of your loss Matt (and family)!
— Susan French
Kathryn and families ~ Deepest sympathies for the loss of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with each of you as you now celebrate the man he is and how he served while here on earth. May it provide comfort to each of you to know that he is reunited with your mother/grandmother. They will now look down and watch over and are so proud of each of you and your beautiful families. God's Blessings Always - Deb Labesky Family
— Deborah Labesky
Dear Matthew, We are very sorry for your loss. Reading about your Dad we can now tell why you are the way are. We hope you can get comfort from knowing he lived a full life.See you soon. Love Claudia and Les Petosky
— Claudia Petosky
Matthew and Julie, John and I are so sorry for the lost of your father. Matthew I know that you had a very special relationship with him. I know it is hard to accept, but celebrate his life. That was something I found hard to do, until I went to grief counseling. It was good to talk about him when we met with you a few weeks ago. You and your family will be in our prayers. Love, John and Janet
— Janet Elders
Dear Matt and Family
We are very sad to hear about the loss of your
father. He was an exception to the rule and will
live in the memory of all whose lives he touched.
We apologize for not being able to attend his
viewing and memorial service. Please know that
we will keep all of you in our mind and prayers.
Please accept our condolences.
Yours in sympathy,
Shirley and Greg Bell
— Shirley A. Bell