Obituary of Terry Lee Scotchmer

Terry Lee Scotchmer Dundee: Terry Lee Scotchmer, age 63, of Dundee, NY died Thursday September 17, 2020 at the Syracuse V.A. Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Honoring his wishes there are no calling hours. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are encouraged to consider the Wayne Village Cemetery c/o Mia Clemens 603 County Road 23, Dundee, NY 14837. Terry was born March 20, 1957 in Bath, NY, son of the late Forrest R. and Constance L. {Burgess} Scotchmer. He attended Hammondsport Central Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1977. He moved to North Carolina in 1984 where he raised his family; returning to New York in 2000. He was a former Precision Machinist employed by Clark Specialty, Hammondsport, NY, until he retired in 2018. Mr. Scotchmer was a member of Wayne American Legion Meade-Price Post 1208. Terry was a self-motivated "Jack of all Trades" who enjoyed working with his hands. He liked fishing, but was happiest making people laugh, and sharing time with family and friends. He will be missed by his 3 sons Terry L. (Sarah) Scotchmer Jr. of Bath, James C. (Jill) Scotchmer of Savona, Anthony M. (Amanda) Scotchmer of Palmyra, NY; 7 grandchildren; his sister Nancy Campbell of Bath, NY; the mother of his son's Patricia Gunderman Scotchmer; his dear friend Diane Sutton with whom he made his home; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his father "Curley" Scotchmer in 1999, his mother "Connie" Scotchmer in 2014, his brother "Bobby" Scotchmer in 2016, and his sister Patricia Dillard in 2018. Arrangements by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.