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William "Bill" James Shackelton, 73, of Otego passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Born October 21, 1937 in Masonville, he was the son of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Cummings) Shackelton. Bill graduated from A.L. Kellogg Central School in 1956 and entered the US Air Force in September of 1956. He was trained in jet mechanics and stationed in Las Vegas and later in Korea. Upon discharge in March of 1960, Bill worked for various companies around Delaware County as a diesel mechanic, most recently for Delaware County Highway Department. Forced to retire in 1994 due to ill health, Bill kept busy until the day he died.
On October 13, 1962, he married Jetta (Graves) Shackelton. Together they raised four children in Treadwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jetta; his children, Elizabeth Hasbrouck of Sidney and her children, Lauren Marszal, and Nicholas and Morgan Carpenter; Sean (Donna) Shackelton of Purling and their children, Craig, Kayla and Elizabeth Shackelton, Adam, Alex and Ashley Jarvis, Christopher Johnson and David Bedell; Michael (Shelly) Shackelton of Bainbridge and their children, Cody, Collin and Hannah Shackelton; and Amy Shackelton of Otego and her daughter Jetta Shackelton; his sisters, Bette (Don) Hall of Oneonta and Bonnie (Dick) Keech of Watertown; his sisters in law, Joan Shackelton of Oneonta, Candace Graves of Altamont and Lynn Schaeffer of North Carolina; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Raymond and his nephew, Gary Hall.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 34 River St., Otego. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 5:00 PM with military honors. A reception will follow at the Otego American Legion. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Bookhout Funeral Home, Otego, NY.
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May 27, 2011
Amy and family-we are very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Doug, Tracy and Nathan Tessitore
May 25, 2011
Dear Jetta ,
I was saddened to learn of Bill's passing and send my sincere condolences to you and your family. John and I always enjoyed Bill as a fun-loving person that everyone enjoyed being around. I have fond memories of the fun times we shared with you and Bill in earlier years. May peace and love surround you during this difficult time.
Love, Ginny
May 25, 2011
Audrey Anderson
Dear Jetta,
I'm sorry to read of your husband's death in the paper. My condolences to you and your family. May memories of years past stay with you and sustain you during the days and years to come.
May 25, 2011
Dear Jetta,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hadn't had the pleasure of meeting your husband, but he must have been a fun-loving person. My heart goes out to you and the family at this difficult time. Hold onto the memories.
Dawn Mewhorter (craft club)
May 24, 2011
Jean Rider
Dear Jetta and family:
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Jean Rider
May 24, 2011
jetta,We are sorry to hear about bill.There is no words really that one can say to take away the pain that you feel .just let you know that we are thinking of you and your family at this time. sincerley, Laurie & Jody Marsh
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