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January 21, 2012
William E. "Bill" Ganshaw

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

YARMOUTHPORT, MA — William E. "Bill" Ganshaw, of Yarmouthport, MA, formerly of Wilson, NY, died on Friday, January 13, 2012 at the age of 96.

He was the beloved husband of the late Marjory F. (Lawler) Ganshaw and father of the late Terry F. Ganshaw. He was preceded in death by his seven brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his son, David W. Ganshaw and his wife, Peggy of Yarmouthport, MA; daughter, Mary Ellen Ganshaw of Niagara Falls and daughter in-law, Wini Ganshaw. Grandfather of Linda Inkley, Kit Ganshaw, Gretchen (Tim) Sheehan Dieter (Mary Sue) Ganshaw, Heidi Ganshaw and Gretchen Rose Ganshaw. Great-grandfather of Preston, Lexa and Taylor Inkley, Tom Sheehan V, Katarina and Josephine Ganshaw.

Mr. Ganshaw was born and raised in Wilson, NY, the son of the late Rose (Koeppen) and Herman Ganshaw. He graduated from Wilson Central School. He worked for Harrison Radiator, Lockport, NY, for 25 years and Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. for 25 years, and he was Town Magistrate, Wilson, NY, during 12 of those years.

Mr. Ganshaw enjoyed all sports including golf, hunting, fishing and bowling. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, long-time member of the Lions Club, Chairman of the March of Dimes, active leader in the Girl Scouts, member of the B.P.O. Elks and a 60-year member of the Wilson Volunteer Fire Company, serving as Treasurer for 40 years. He was instrumental in the 1940's in brining ambulance service to Wilson.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 11:00 AM, at St. Brendan's on the Lake Church, Wilson, NY. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to Wilson Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 250 Young Street, Wilson, NY 14172. Notes of comfort and sympathy may be sent to the family at www.MorrisOConnorBlute.com.

William + LAWLER, Marjory F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herman + KOEPPEN, Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]