Richard W Calderwood

Richard (Dick) W. Calderwood passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 6, 2016. Dick was born on June 6, 1930 to the late William and Jenny Calderwood. Dick graduated from Johnstown High School in 1948. Dick served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1948-1952, rising to the rank of S/Sgt. He was a General Electric apprentice machinist graduate and a 33 year employee of General Electric, until his retirement in 1991. He was a lifetime member of the Power Generation Professional Employees Association. Dick was very active in many organizations. He was a 62 year member of the Johnstown Moose Lodge #1185 and a lifetime member of both the Gloversville Concordia Club and the Hudson-Mohawk Old-Time Power Equipment Association. Dick was also a member of the Fort Plain American Legion Post #554, Hudson-Mohawk Theatre Organ Society and the Cranesville Country Cousins Seniors. Near and dear to Dick was his membership in the Eastern Regional Horse Association. At the age of 80 he realized one of his dreams was to learn to drive a team of draft horses. So after much practice, Dick competed in his first draft horse competition in September 2015 at the age of 85, finishing in third place. Dick was predeceased by his sister, Geraldine; and his brother, Don. He is survived by his loving wife, Deb, of 26 years. He is also survived by his children, Kathy (Rick) Keefe of Myrtle Beach, SC; Ritch (Nancy) Calderwood of Johnstown, NY; Robert (George) Calderwood (Dianne LaVada) of Johnstown, NY; Michael (Toni) Calderwood of Johnstown, NY; Laurie (Ed) McClary of Perth, NY; Lisa Calderwood (David Tatro) of Berkshire, VT; and Matthew (Christina) Calderwood of Colonie, NY. Dick is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to Community Hospice and Dick's neighbors and friends for their support and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the Eastern Regional Draft Horse Association c/o Roberta Healy, 3418 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, 1 Mohawk Ave. Scotia, NY. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Amsterdam, NY. 12010.

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