William Irwin

 William (Bill) A. Irwin, 88, of Roxbury, NY passed away February 15, 2023 at Margaretville Memorial Hospital.  He was the son of the late Walter and Sarah Mead Irwin.  Bill was born on September 5, 1934 in the house he grew up in.

      Bill was a farmer and worked at Mountainside Farms dairy plant in Roxbury, for over 30 years, retiring in 1999.  Bill was enjoying life on the farm with his wife, Evelyn, and the animals.  Bill would give Evelyn convertible rides on the 4 wheeler down the road.  On Saturday mornings breakfast at Creekside.  They would also take there occasional rides down Route 28 & Route 23.  Sunny days were spent at home, outside with Sadie, playing with her pine cones.

      Bill is survived by his wife, Evelyn of 54 years; his children Edward Irwin and his wife Kelly, Sarah Irwin, Sadie his granddoggie, and along with nieces, nephews and cousins.  Bill was predeceased by his parents, a son William A. Irwin Jr, brothers Walter, George, Ray, Bruce and sisters Helen Raymond, May Wright and Viola Pearsall.

      Calling hours were held on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home, in Roxbury NY.  A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. with committal in Roxbury Cemetery, with Rev. Dykstra officiate.  After the service the family had a gathering at the Roxbury Fire Hall.  In lieu of flowers, we encourage any donations go to the Roxbury Library, P.O. Box 186, Roxbury, NY 12474 or the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 514, Roxbury, NY 12474.