Obituary of Barry K. Cadwell

Barry K. Cadwell Dundee: Barry K. Cadwell, age 56, of Dundee, NY died Thursday January 23, 2014 at Keuka Comfort Care Home, in Penn Yan, from cancer, that even he could not whoop. Honoring his wishes there are no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to his casual "No Ties allowed, but Carhartt's welcome", memorial services at 10:00 am Saturday (Feb. 1) in the Dundee Baptist Church, 20 Seneca Street, Dundee with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee Fire Company, 12 Union St., Dundee, 14837; Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box, 107, Penn Yan, 14527; or any form of donation to the Humane Society of Yates County, P.O. Box 12, Penn Yan, 14527. Barry was born July 8, 1957 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late Leo F. Cadwell Jr. and Carol Semans Cadwell. A lifelong local resident, he started in the construction and masonry trades before becoming a most respected and conscientious logger praised by land owners and timber buyers throughout the Finger Lakes. Barry was a member of the Dundee V.F.W. Goodrich-Smith Post #8649, and was a former member of the former Seneca Lake Sportsman's Club, and was a Boy Scout as a kid. A true lover of all animals, he enjoyed woodworking, helping youth and community with local projects, and improvements such as Eagle Projects for Scouts, Park Improvements, Ball Fields, etc. He is loved and will be dearly missed by his mother Carol A. Cadwell with whom he made his home; a sister Amy L. Francione; nephew Ryan M. Cadwell both of Dundee, niece Brianna S. (Chad McCabe) Budd of Horseheads, numerous cousins; an uncle Robert Crans, and 2 aunts Jane Cadwell, and Sylvia Cadwell all of Dundee, his Best 4 Legged Friend "Sassy"; countless friends & neighbors whom helped in many ways during his illness, the staff at Dandy Mart, and the Crossing Diner. He was pre-deceased by his father Leo F. Cadwell on Feb. 15, 2009. Barry wanted to publicly thank special friends Mike Westfall and the Raymond Hoover family and the Mennonite Community for all of their love and support. Arrangements are entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee, NY 14837. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.