Harold Calhoun

Harold Calhoun 1941-2020
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather

Harold Calhoun, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday May 3, 2020 at the Katherine Luther Home, Clinton, N.Y.
Born May 11, 1941 in the Town of Columbus.  The son of the late Floyd and Frances (Horton) Calhoun. Raised and educated locally attending New Berlin Central School.  He married Ruth Bice his wife of 61 years on July 12, 1958 in South Edmeston.

Harold was a hard-working man who had many jobs throughout his life: farming, factory work, live-stock auctions, auto parts manager, appliance parts manager at Jacoby’s for over 20 years.  He started his own appliance repair business which he owned for many years before retiring.
He loved watching Nascar, Syracuse Basketball, N.Y. Yankees. He enjoyed helping his family with many projects. He loved attending flea markets and car shows.  He enjoyed many outdoor activities.

Harold enjoyed attending the many sports and musical events his grandchildren participated in.  He was fondly known to his grandchildren as “Grampa”, “Gramps”, “Gramp” and “Papa”.

He is survived by his beloved wife Ruth and their children; Debbie Calhoun (Becki), David Calhoun (Claudia) and Diana Lallier (Dale); grandchildren, Tyler Lallier (Bailey), Travis Lallier (Chelsea), Haylee Lallier ( Robbie Slivinski ), Ashlee Lallier (Cole Newman), Chad Calhoun (Miranda), Taylor Calhoun (Colt Miller) and Nya Marsh. Great-grandchildren; Skylar and Max Lallier and Jin Calhoun, sister; Gladys Benjamin, Brothers-in-law; Ed Bice Jr. and Larry Crandall (Brenda) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his in-laws, Edwin and Louise Bice Sr., brother Jay Calhoun, brother-in-law, Russell Benjamin, sisters-in-law; Josephine Calhoun, Beverly Bice, Nina Crandall, nieces: Angie Bice, Jan Calhoun, and other cousins, aunts and uncles.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Sitrin Adult Daycare, and the staff of the Katherine Luther Home for all their loving care they gave to Harold.

Calling hours will be May 1st at the Dakin Funeral Home 1-3 PM and a memorial service at 3 PM.