Obituary of Edward A. Ostrander

Edward A. Ostrander Sidney—Edward A. Ostrander, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. He was born on May 23, 1946, son of Kenneth E. and Nedra (Hyatt) Ostrander in Sidney. He retired in 2009 as a longtime employee of Amphenol Corp., working mainly as a chauffeur and groundskeeper. He was married to Gail Cutting on February 10, 1996. Eddy O never sat still. He was a dedicated life member of the Sidney Elks Lodge 2175 and an avid golfer and member of Sidney Golf & Country Club. In his younger years, he liked playing softball and bowling. He loved to hunt, fish and camp at "the pond". He enjoyed yearly trips to Myrtle Beach and a good lobster tail or farmer's dinner. Eddy had a tap cleaning business for several local bars and restaurants, and was proud to recently become a school bus driver for Sidney Central School. He was also an enthusiastic blood donor. Above all else, Eddy loved his family. Eddy will be dearly missed by: his wife, Gail Ostrander; four children: Rochele Ostrander, Ralph (JR) Ostrander, Michael T. and Larine Ostrander and Tara and Brian Morley; 11 grandchildren: Michael Bush, Jeffrey Coons, Storm Heath, Jonathon Felber, Britny Ostrander, Ashley, Tiffany, Danielle, Shelby and Blayde Ostrander and Logan Morley; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles and Vikki Ostrander; sister, Sharon and Arnie Harris; mother-in-law, Diane Cutting, as well as several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their families, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, Loren Cutting. A celebration of Ed's life will be held from 2:00-6:00pm on Sunday, February 26th at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River St. Sidney, NY 13838. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eddy's name may be directed to the Sidney Elks Lodge 2175 or to the American Red Cross. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.