Clyde B. Lilley, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on December 18, 2022, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.
Clyde was born on June 25, 1934, in Gilbertsville, NY the son of Merton & Marion (Olmstead) Lilley. His childhood was spent in the Gilbertsville area where he attended Gilbertsville Central School. He served in the United States Airforce from 1952-1960 during the Korean Conflict and later became a self-employed plumbing and heating contractor serving the New Berlin Area.
Clyde took great care of his family and loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much. He especially enjoyed seeing his grandchildren before they went to school and liked telling them his “tall tales”. In his spare time, he loved fishing, playing cards, watching western movies, working on crossword or jigsaw puzzles, and camping at Cold Springs Camp and you’d never see him without his cowboy boots.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara (Williams) Curtis Lilley, his children; Bridgett (Bret) Fisk of Sidney, NY, Brad (Audrey) Lilley of Fayetteville, NC and Mark (Deneen) Lilley of Cape Vincent, NY, step-children; Cindy Kendall of New Port, RI, Sonja Boehner, and Rick (Wendy) Curtis of Pittsfield, grandchildren; Amanda (Mark) Tuller, Jake (Jenna) Curtis, Christine (Seth) Greenia, Colleen Leddy, Brandie Moore, Bret (Kirthi) Lilley and Nicole (David) Quintana, several great grandchildren, brothers; Wayne (Doni) Lilley & Keith (Barbara) Lilley and sisters; Jean (Don) Gilbert and Sherry Lilley.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann (Haggerty) “Bootsie” Lilley in 1974. He was also predeceased by his stepson Robert (Sonja) Curtis and brothers, Bruce & Warren (Peg) Lilley and sisters, Bettey (Ted) Haynes, Virginia (June) Vanvaulkeurg and Marilyn (Paul) Ennggarrd.
A memorial service will be held on June 25, 2023. Additional details will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the New Berlin Ambulance Fund in Clyde’s memory. |
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Rhoda Myers Birkenwerder
Patricia and Carl Houghton
New Berlin, N/Y.
Barbara, we were saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Clyde. Our prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.
May God grant you and your family healing, comfort and peace. God bless you.
Chuck Lent
Schenectady NY
Our condolences to the entire Lilley family
sherry Johnson
EDMESTON NY
Sorry for ur families loss. He will be missed.
Keith Wilcox
new berlin
so sorry for your loss, clye showed me how to clean my fernese
Armanda Crandall
Unadilla NY
Mr Lilley was a very sweet man and will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
William Schermerhorn
New Berlin
My condolences to the family.
Gene Lum
New Berlin NY
I’m So Sorry for your loss, Clyde was a Great Man I learned a lot from him, he will be missed my thoughts and prayers are with the family
Patti Johnson
Dade City Fl
My prayers and condolences go out to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Bob Smith
Norwich, NY
Again my memory to recall another friend from my days in New Berlin as Mgr. of Victory Mkts..
I knew Clyde by reputation only through Barbara his faithful mate while she would attend to shopping for the family groceries.
It doesn't seem possible so much time has expired since my departure from the market but still remember many, many folks during my tenure.
Barbara please know there is no more pain, no more suffering and Clyde is now with a loving and caring God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Button
Pittsfield NY
Barb and family sorry hear Clyde passed away and for your loss. Draw on your memories Barb as helps ease pain in time.
Doug & Gerrie Miller
Verona NY 13478
Barb & Family Gerrie and I were so sorry to hear of Clyde’s passing be assured he heard those welcome words well done good and faithful servant enter tho into the Joy of thy Lord. Dad and he had some great talks from time to time. We want you to know you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers for God’s Peace and Comfort in this difficult time. God Bless Doug & Gerrie
Nancy Bundy
NEW BERLIN
Our condolences goes out to the Lilley family.
Deb Hay
South Edmeston NY
I always enjoyed our pitch game every Thursday night and any time I had a problem with power on a job he always helped me out.
My condolences to all his family.
LAURIE EVE HOTALING
NORWICH NY
Maggie & Tracey Sherwood
Otego, NY
Barbara & Family
You are in our thoughts. It was an honor & pleasure to meet Clyde.
He brought a smile to our faces! We choose to think of him as safely restored, On The Other Side.
Denise Sperbeck Green
Richmondville NY
So sorry to hear about Clyde he was a great guy my thoughts and prayers go out to the family Hugs
Rita Cornell
New Berlin, NY
Barb and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Clyde was always very caring and nice. Let your loving memories help carry you in the difficult days ahead.
Alzada Bice
Edmeston
Love an Prayers to Barb an family
Went to school with Bootsie also an just loved her
NORWICH NY
O MY WHAT CAN I SAY A BOUT A WONDFUL MAN WE ALL LOVE HIM HEARD WORKER GREAT FAMILY FRIEND GREAT DAD GRANPA LOVE BARB AND HIS FAMILY SO MUCH , HE A ANGLE IN HEAVEN HE WITH SO MANY FRIENDS MY DAD AND MOM FOR SHORE MY PRAYERS FOR BRAB AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE LOVE SO MUCH , WE ALL WILL MISS HIM , TO WE MEET AGEN ,GOD BLESS YOU ALL LOVE YOU
Bryan & Ruthann Smith
Sherburne, NY
So sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara and the entire family. Clyde was a very special friend of Bryan's and always there when we needed an extra hand with the furnace. A very knowledgeable man with a heart of gold, he will be missed by all. God Bless.
Gina Perry
Guilderland
My deepest sympathy to the Lilley Family!
Timothy Lilley
Vestal, NY
I remember Uncle Clyde giving my sisters and I a dollar every time we made high honor in school. It was also fun to listen to stories he, my dad and their sisters and brothers would tell about growing up on the farm when we were gathered at Grandma Lilley’s. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Lisa Moore
Murphy, N.C.
Such a good man, he helped me out of a couple jams with my furnace, no questions asked even in the middle of the night. He will be greatly missed!
Don & Marcia Smith
Port Charlotte FL
Clyde was a hard working man who was always willing to help.
Barb and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. He is now at peace and with our Lord. God will be with all of you during this difficult time.
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