Obituary of William A. Denman

William A. Denman passed away on March 27, 2015. He was born on November 29, 1929 in Vermillion South Dakota. He grew up in Livingston Manor, NY, where his father was a country Doctor. After graduating from Livingston Manor High School he went to Syracuse University, served 4 years in the US Navy as a Naval Officer and then matriculated at Albany Law School, where he graduated in 1958. In 1962 he and his family moved to Bainbridge, NY, where he practiced general law until he retired in 2008. He moved to Endwell in 1990 but continued to practice law in Bainbridge. He was active in community affairs. He was a member and past president of Bainbridge Rotary Club for over 40 years, past president of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, past president and member of the Tri Town Theatre where he participated in plays for over 40 years, member and past president of the Chenango County Bar Association, past member of PAST, member and past president of Lyceum, volunteer at AARP in helping seniors in preparing tax returns, member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church and head of the drama club and member of the Triple Cities Bicycle Club. Bill was a life long lover of outdoor activities. His was an active bicycle rider with the Triple Cities Bicycle Club, and an active downhill and cross country skier and hiker. He was very interested in history, theater, current affairs, politics, and visiting and following his grandkids life and careers. He is survived by his wife Janet Denman, his son Thomas Denman and daughter-in-law Gretchen, and two grandchildren, Lauren and Justin. He is also survived by stepsons Tim and Steve Place and several step-grandchildren. His father Morris Denman, his mother Fern Denman and a brother Jon Denman predeceased him. A memorial service will be held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Sat, May 23rd at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lyceum, c/o Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000; Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Rd, Endwell, NY 13760 or Bainbridge Rotary.