Obituary of Carl D. Meacham

"Meach" of Pine City, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 6, 2017. He is survived by son Carl Deloss Meacham IV (Ann-Marie) of Trumbull, CT and daughter, Laura Ann Stewart (Cameron) of Reigate, UK. He is also survived by sister, Martha Meacham of Driftwood, TX; dear friend Andrea Nichols of Elmira, NY; former wife, Ann Murray Meacham of Cromwell, CT; his beloved grandchildren, Abigail and Ryan Meacham and Charlotte, Charles and Edward Stewart; niece and nephew, Sean and Megan McBride. He was preceded in death by parents, Jeanne and Carl D. Meacham II, and sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Steven McBride. Carl was born in Syracuse, NY on April 29, 1947. He grew up in Elmira, NY, graduating from Elmira Free Academy in 1965. In 1969, Carl received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University. He was a lifelong Syracuse fan, self-proclaimed "bornorange". For forty years he worked in automotive finance. Later in life he focused as an author, publishing one book and working on a second. Carl's love of history was evident in his care in remodeling his "Crooked House" near the creek! He was devoted to his present-day family and intrigued by genealogy studies. To know Carl and to spend time with him was to experience the meaning of family, friends, tradition, and laughter, always laughter. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Elmira, NY on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 304 N. Main Street, Elmira, NY 14901.