Obit: The Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY; May 16, 2011 @ 09:05 AM

Wayland, N.Y. — Keith L. Averill, 77, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday (May 15, 2011) at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

Keith was born Aug. 29, 1933 in Hornell, a son of Clayton and Lottie (Wheeler) Averill.

He was a graduate of Hornell High School.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1956.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanne (Johnson) Averill on April 17, 2011.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Keith was also predeceased by a daughter, Lori Quill; a brother, Clayton Averill; and a sister, Arletta Fraser.

Keith was a former upholsterer at the Gunlocke Chair Co., retiring after 38 years of dedicated service; he most recently worked as a Special Education Aide at the Wayland – Cohocton Central School.
In his younger years, Keith was an avid basketball and baseball player; he coached little league and softball; he umpired, bowled in many leagues, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing horseshoes, but most of all he loved his family and was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Keith is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Del) Speers of Cohocton, Julie Averill of Avon, and Mary Jo (Reg) Rollo of Scottsville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley (Fred) Petersen of Hornell; one brother, Dick (Charlotte) Averill of Honeoye; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Maxine Averill, Dave and Eileen Johnson, all of Wayland; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Springwater Church of the Nazarene, State Rte. 15, Springwater, where a memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours.

Contributions may be made to Camp Good Days & Special Time, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon, N.Y. 14506. Those who wish to light a memory candle for Keith may do so at www.bairdfuneralhomes.com