Sidney Richard London
WATERPORT – Sidney Richard London, 78, passed away May 17, 2023.
Dick was born on Oct. 15, 1944, to the Charles and Ellen Gibson London of Waterport. He was a graduate of Albion Central School.
A born salesman, Dick began his career immediately after high school working for A & P grocery as a produce broker. Over the years, he owned his own business and worked with and for various farmers in the area.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, was a member of the Carlton Fire Dept. and a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Batavia. He sold Christmas trees for many years and always wanted to play Santa.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wende Hall London, and his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren – son Todd London, grandson Travis, and great-grandson Ace, granddaughter Morgan (Brad) and great-grandchildren Sailer, Remi, and Tallulah; son Dean (Martha) London, grandson Andrew (Katie) and great-grandchildren Charming and Finn; daughter Nicole (Dustin) Decarlo, grandsons Dominic (Maddie) and Matthew (Cate), great-granddaughter Halina; daughter Melanee London, grandson Cooper, granddaughters Piper and Bella; brother of the late Charles (Ann) London; brother, F. Jerry (Monica) London; sister Veda (Robert) VerCruysse, and many, many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church 306 East Main St. Batavia, NY 14020.
There will be no prior calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at the St. Mary’s Athletic Club, 536 Moore St. Albion, NY at 2 PM on Sunday, June 4.
