Alfred J. Wilson, 82, Bombay

BOMBAY -- Alfred J. Wilson, 82, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Alfred was born on July 15, 1942, in Brasher Falls, son of the late Calvin and Doris (Munson) Wilson. He attended St. Lawrence Central School.  He worked for a short time at Beech-Nut in Rochester, then as a woodsman and then at ALCOA in the pot rooms, advancing to foreman until he retired. A marriage to Sharon Garceau, ended in divorce. He married Betty on October 4, 1986.

He was an avid outdoorsman; hunted, trapped and fished year-round.  He enjoyed working with his hands and was quite a craftsman. Alfred would build a barn or simply make cutting boards for his friends and family, always thinking of others.   As a creative problem solver, he never seemed to have a challenge he couldn't figure out. He played baseball and considered himself a #1 Yankee fan. Most of all, Alfred loved spending time with his family, having cookouts and passing on his wisdom to his grandchildren. He was known and respected in the Amish community as "Trapper Al", also known as "Alsie".

Alfred is survived by the "Love of his Life", Betty E. Wilson with whom he had a blessed union for 38 years, his children, Randy and Mineca Wilson, Dawn and Ray Collazo, Derek Wilson, Victoria Snyder and her companion John Clark, David Murray, Tracy and Gene Goodreau, Jr., William "Bill" Murray and his companion Alicia Logan.  He was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother, Terry Wilson and a sister, Catherine Hartigan, many nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by four sisters, Gladys Hartigan, Helen Woodruff, Rayona Brothers and Virginia Wilson, two brothers, Lloyd Wilson and Robert Wilson, three grandchildren, Ashlyn Lynn Hance-Goodreau, Ezekiel James Murray and Bryson Reese.

His family will honor his life privately at this time.  An announcement will be made for a Celebration of Life later.  Arrangements are entrusted to Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop, where memories can be shared with his family at www.hammillfh.com.