Obituary of Vivian D. Wilson

Vivian D. Wilson, Masonville, NY Vivian D. Wilson passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2015 just a year and a half shy of turning a century. She was born on August 29th, 1916 to the late Bert and Matie (Fitch) Dunshee in Sidney Center. On February 27th, 1935 Vivian married her husband of 72 years, Ivan G. Wilson in Masonville. In the early years, Vivian worked at American Plastics in Bainbridge and later Bendix in Sidney. After retirement in 1978, she and Ivan spent 7 winters in their home in Tupelo, MS. In her prime, Vivian enjoyed round and square dancing along with traveling. She loved watching traffic, keeping an eye on the Masonville General Store, feeding the birds and having her family around her. In 2011, she proudly rode in the Masonville Bicentennial parade as the "oldest resident of Masonville". Vivian is survived by her daughter, Elaine Loucks-Eldred (Stan Eldred of Wells Bridge, NY), her son, David Wilson (Cheryl Wilson of Greene, NY), 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, two sister-in-laws and her loving cat, Willie. She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan G. Wilson, daughter, Fay Sawdy, sisters, Gladys (Greene) and Ethel (Reynolds), brothers, Richard and Kenneth and grandson, Shawn Wilson. Calling hours will be held at C.H. Landers 21 Main St. in Sidney on Saturday, January 31st from 5pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Masonville Fire Department. A private burial will be held in the Masonville Cemetery at a later time. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com . Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney.