Obituary of Michael J. Meyers

Michael J. Meyers Dundee: Michael J. Meyers, age 48, of Dundee, NY died Saturday July 19, 2014 at his home after a long battle with brain cancer. Friends are invited to call from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday (July 24) at the Lakeland Mennonite Church, 389 Rock Stream Rd., Rock Stream, NY where services will start at 1:00 pm with Pastor Dale Eby officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lakeland Mennonite Church, Rock Stream, NY 14878 or to the Cancer Research Institute c/o Brain Cancer Division One Exchange Plaza 55 Broadway, Suite 1802 New York, NY 10006 Michael was born on January 25, 1966 in Geneva Hospital to Paul M. and Shirley (Coon) Meyers. He grew up in Dundee and graduated from Dundee High School in 1983. On February 15, 2003 he married the former Mary A. Baker. Mike had worked at the ARC as a coach as well as a welder/painter for Mercury Aircraft. He was a main cook/chef at Savards in Watkins Glen until an injury disabled him. An avid musician, he was a regular fixture in local bands playing guitar and vocals. Along with Kim Johnson he was one of the original founders of 'A Touch of Christmas', an annual event in Dundee. He enjoyed his family, friends, and the outdoors. He is loved and will be dearly missed by his wife Mary A. Baker Meyers at home; his children, Douglas Paul Meyers of Dundee, Jacquelynn Rene Meyers of Watkins Glen and a step-son Justin Scovil; his mother, Shirley Meyers; a brother, Leonard "Lenny" Meyers and a sister Theresa (David) Marchionda all of Dundee. He is also survived by two grandsons; three step-grandsons as well as nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins in the area. He was predeceased by his father, Paul and a sister Cindy. Arrangements are by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.