NORWICH – Guy Theodore Post, “Ted,” 82, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton.
He was born in Gilbertsville, the son of Guy W. Post and Viola (Lamphere) Post. He married Doris A. Birdsall on Dec. 31, 1949 and was remarried to Ann E. Gallagher on April 19, 1986. He received his teaching degree from The University of Michigan, where he was a proud member of their band. He was a former Norwich High School band director in the 1950s. He was the owner and operator of NYLab his contracting business and retired from Proctor & Gamble. He was a man of many talents. He was an avid genealogist, enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and was a great storyteller. He was a carpenter and built many homes and barns in the area. He enjoyed listening and playing music. His front yard for years was decorated with self-invented, handmade, Halloween decorations.
He is survived by his children: Priscilla Wagner and husband Robert, John Post and wife Debra, Nancy Roy and husband Daniel, Jennifer Post, Dale Post and wife Dawn. His step-children: Kathleen Tiffany and husband Michael, Susan Symonds and fiancé Jerry White, Thomas Grover and wife Bobbie, Michael Grover and wife Linda, Ann Funk and husband Jeff, and Edward Grover. Brother: Donald, his wife Patricia and their children. 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Ann and his sister Shirley Post.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at The First Presbyterian Church in Gilbertsville with Rev. Mark Piedmonte officiating. Committal Services will follow at the Brookside Cemetery in Gilbertsville.
In lieu of flowers contributions in Ted’s name may be sent to the American Lung Assoc. of NY State Special Gifts Office 3 winners Circle, Ste 300 Albany, NY 12205.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com. Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.