Obituary of Nelson F. Button

Nelson F. Button Sidney, NY Nelson F. Button, 80, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Gilmore Health Care Facility in Norwich. Nelson was born on May 26, 1930, son of the late Albert L. and Marie (Burns) Button in Syracuse, NY. Nelson went to SUNY College of Forestry in Syracuse, graduating with his Masters Degree in 1955. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in August 1957. On June 12, 1954, Nelson married Elizabeth (Betsy) Knapp in Onondaga Hill, NY. Nelson was employed by Borden Chemical Company in Bainbridge for 32 years, working first as a wood technology developer and later transitioning into sales, retiring in July of 1994. Nelson was an avid fan of Syracuse University sports, a past member of the Rotary Club of Sidney for many years, as well as a member of the Arbor Tree Foundation in Sidney. After retiring, Nelson became an enthusiastic golfer at Back of Sundown Golf Course in Guilford. He also enjoyed gardening. Nelson is survived by: His loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth "Betsy" Button of Sidney 2 daughters: Peggy Hillis and her companion, Dale Bryden of Delhi; and Susan McCumiskey and her husband, John of Norwich His only grandson, Michael Bryden Friends are invited to call on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 4th at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Memorial contributions in Nelson's name may be directed to: The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 East Main Street Sidney, NY 13838 or to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.