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[ in memoriam ]

George R. Williams Stephen M. Bryk Brian E. Watson
1950 – 2021 1951 – 2021 1966 – 2021

George “Skip” R. Stephen M. Bryk, age Brian E. Watson, 54,
Williams, 70, a devout 69 of Johnson, NY of Greig Road., passed
man of God, of Candor, passed away May 13, away on Wednesday,
NY unexpectedly went 2021 at home with his June 2, 2021, at his
home to be with the family by his side. He home, while under
Lord on Sunday, May was born on August 16, 1951 in Somerville, the loving care of his family and Lewis
16, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1950 New Jersey, the son of the late Joe Bryk and County Hospice.
in Yokohama, Japan to George E. Williams and Doris V. Gulick Bryk. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be
Mary Louise Field. George is survived by his Stephen owned and operated Stephen M. held at the convenience of the family. In
children, Lindsey (Bill) Davey, Elaine Jackson, Bryk Professional Land Surveyor in Johnson, lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
Sarah Williams and Sam Williams; sister, New York. He was a graduate of Minisink to LCGH Fund for Hope, 7785 N. State
Norma Jean Woods; grandchildren, Thomas, Valley High School, OCCC, and Texas A & Street, Lowville, NY 13367 of Friends of
Mark and Shane Davey, Dominic Classen and M University. He was a long time member Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266,
Jax Jackson; as well as two nephews. George and Past Chief of the Rutgers Fire Dept. in Lowville, NY 13367. Arrangements are with
graduated from Candor Senior High School Johnson and a past member of the Kiwanis. Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.
and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969.
He served four years of active duty. At the He is survived by his sister, Debra Hutt and her Brian is survived by his daughter, Carly
rank of Sergeant, he transferred to the Army husband, George of Hyde Park, NY; his two Watson, and a grandson, Hudson; two step-
Reserves and served as a commissioned officer nieces, Kim Hutt Mayhew and her husband, sons, Christopher and Nicholas Condon;
until he retired in 1994 at the rank of Captain. Jesse, and Katie Hutt; his great nephew, Levin his companion, Lisa Brand; his mother,
He graduated from Alfred State and opened Mayhew, his great niece, Elin Mayhew; several Dorothy Watson; his father, Max Watson,
a land surveyors company; eventually being cousins and an aunt. Steve also will be missed a sister, Lori Watson; a brother, Michael
joined by his friend and business partner, Scott by his two dogs, Belle and Oliver. Watson; a half-sister, Robyn Watson; several
Edsall. For many years he also ran a hobby Visitation and memorial services were held June aunts, uncles, and cousins.
dairy farm. He retired from land surveying 4 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Brian was born on July 19, 1966 in Star
in 2015. George was devoted to his children, Port Jervis, NY. Memorial contributions may Lake, NY, a son of Max W. and Dorothy
who loved and respected him immensely. He be made in Stephen’s name to the charity of Rixon Watson. He Graduated from
became involved in the church, Emory Chapel, your choice. Clifton-Fine Central School and attended
and became an ordained Pastor to help his Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Canton ATC and New York State Ranger
friend Pastor Gary Culver. His favorite color Funeral Home; for information, directions School at Wanakena, where he received his
was brown. George was a very loved and active or to send a condolence note to the family, Associates Degree in Forestry. He worked
member of his community and will be greatly visit knight-auchmoody.com. for various companies in the area before
missed. His family received friends on Friday, becoming employed as a surveyor for Kovach
May 21, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Surveying in Lowville for several years. He
Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting,
Park Street, Owego, NY. Memorial services fishing, hiking, and loved the woods. He
were held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at especially enjoyed building and being
11:00am at the funeral home. Services were live at his camp.
streamed at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com Condolences may be made online at
Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery, www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
Candor, NY. In lieu of flowers, his family asks
that donations be made in George’s name to
Compassion International at www.compassion.
com or to any Christian Charity of the Donor’s
choosing. Condolences may be made to George’s
family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com.

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