Bill Kerwood, 80, of Baldwinsville died peacefully Monday, May 23, 2005 at Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Troy, NY and has lived in Baldwinsville since 1937. "Pops" took geat pride and enjoyment in raising and caring for his family with his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty. His greatest joy in life was his wonderful bond with his wife, who recently died on April 16, 2005. Bill had a deep devotion and faith in the loving will of God and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. He was an Army veteran of WW II, where he served in France and Germany in the Signal Corps. He worked in the food service industry, running the Troy Grocery Company in downtown Baldwinsville and later working for Pepperidge Farm and Paul de Lima Coffee Company. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Maureen Hayes.

Survivors: three daughters, Mary I. (Larry) Kerwood of Auburn and Karen A. (Dale) Parsons and Deborah J. Kerwood both of Baldwinsville; two sons, Mark W. (Sandra) of Buffalo and Kevin J. (Ildiko) of Deltona, FL; six grandchildren, Mary (Brian) Bonikowski, Matthew and Michelle Harshbarger, Andrew and Ashlee Milton, and Joshua Kerwood; great grandchildren, Brett and Lauren.

Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 2-4 & 7-9pm Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Meals On Wheels, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or Hopice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or St. Mary's Anniversary Fund, 47 Syracuse St. Baldwinsville, NY.