Richard A. Chilson

Richard A. “Dick” Chilson, 77, of Clarendon, passed away on Dec. 3, 2018 after a long illness. He was born Aug. 19, 1941 to the late Samuel and Marjorie (Wilcox) Chilson.

Dick loved spending time outdoors, including making maple syrup and tending to his beehives. He was a longtime small engine mechanic and was the family handyman who did a lot of his own work on his home. He also enjoyed helping his son, Dakota, with his Scout projects, including his Eagle project. Dick was a selfless man who always helped others before himself.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Mick, Marty, Roy, Sam, and Stella Sargent.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Cindy; children, Chris (Debbie Fiorito) Chilson, Renee (Rafael) Monroy, Denise (Kevin Miller) Wilson, Mandy (Keith) Roth, Kristi Chilson and Dakota Chilson; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Hazel Bickham) Chilson, Dora (Jim) Tice, Nora (Jerry) Walters, Larry (Rita) Chilson, Linda (Dan) McDonald, Leota (Duane) McClure and Bruce (Emily) Chilson; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Sat., Dec. 8 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Route 31, Holley NY 14470, where his funeral service will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. A gathering will be held after the service at the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Hall, 3353 Hulberton Road, Holley NY 14470.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name may be made to Wilmot Cancer Center, 300 E. River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester NY 14627.

To share a special memory of Dick, please visit www.christophermitchell.com.