Obituary of Wilbur M. Mc Cormick

McCormick, Wilbur M. (Buck) Brockport: Saturday, December 26, 2009 at age 94. Buck passed to his eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Buck is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mildred, his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Sweeting of Brockport, his loving son and daughter-in-law, John and Cynthia McCormick of Medina. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and their spouses, David and Lisa Sweeting and Susie and Bill Armstrong, all of Atlanta, GA, and Scott and Rebecca McCormick of Winston-Salem, NC. Buck will be missed by his 4 wonderful great-grandchildren, Max Sweeting, Ainslie, Liam, and Aiden Armstrong, all of Atlanta, as well as his special sister-in-law, Audrey Klick of North Chili. He also will be missed by his nieces and nephews and their families. It is comforting to know that Buck has been reunited with his son, James W. McCormick and his granddaughter, Katie Sweeting, who predeceased him. Buck was a lifelong resident of Brockport, graduate of Brockport High School and Brockport Normal School (now SUNY Brockport), active member of SUNY Brockport Alumni Assn, Kodak retiree of 32 years, member of Free and Accepted Masons, Brockport Exempt Fireman Assn, Western Monroe Historical Society, Brockport United Methodist Church, Knights of Rest, and Mornings with the Professors. He contributed to local politics and government, serving the Village of Brockport with pride as a board member. Buck supported everything "local" including sports teams such as Brockport High School, SUNY Brockport, and extended his allegiance to the Buffalo Bills, Syracuse basketball, New York Knicks, and especially the New York Yankees. He spent many happy hours on the golf course until just a few years ago. At his request there will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of his life on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the Brockport Untied Methodist Church, 92 Main Street in Brockport at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Lake View Cemetery in Brockport in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to Lakeside Foundation, 156 West Ave. Brockport, Brockport United Methodist Church, or SUNY Brockport Foundation, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport (attn Mike Andriatch). Donations of blood to the Red Cross would be life-giving to others who suffer from blood disorders such as Buck's. Buck's family extends a warm and heartfelt thank you to the staff members at Interlakes Oncology and Hematology (especially Drs. Asbury and Solky and Kelly Halvernick, P.A.), Lakeside Beikirch Care Center (Third Floor staff) and Lakeside Memorial Hospital (Same Day Surgery, Emergency Department, and Second Floor staffs) for the excellent care given and compassion shown to Buck and Millie during his stays at those "close to home" facilities. Thanks to all friends and volunteers who made Buck's visits comfortable and welcoming.