John W. Woodard

GREENWICH — John W. Woodard, of Route 40, Easton, NY passed away suddenly on October 8, 2016. John was born on September 8, 1927 in Granville, NY. He was the youngest of nine children born to Worden and Mary (Butler) Woodard. John attended Cambridge High School and obtained his GED while a member of the US Army from 1950-1953. While serving in the Korean War, John was a MP (Military Policeman). He also spent 6 months in the Merchant Marines, and was a member of the American Legion Post #515 in Greenwich. During his lifetime, John had a number of jobs: the Rice Seed Co., North Pownal Tannery, and as a cook on a barge for the NYS Canal System. His most rewarding job was working for the Gann’s at the Hotel Cambridge for 48 years, starting as a dishwasher and working his way up to the position of manager. He also spent 40 years working with his life partner, Ivan Ingles, at the Bend-O-The River Antiques and Refinishing shop in Greenwich. When “Ike” died in 2002, John retired and moved to Easton, where he continued his passion of rug hooking with the Easton Rug Hookers. John’s many other interests included reading and collecting books, fine art, old cars and antiques. John in survived by many nieces and nephews as well as several very close friends. John was preceded in death by his life partner, Ivan Ingles; all of his siblings and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Salem, NY. Donations in John’s memory may be made to the Easton-Greenwich Rescue Squad, PO Box 84, Greenwich, NY, 12834. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich. Online condolences and messages to the family may be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com