Harold L. Moon, 93, a longtime resident of Woodhull Road in Forestport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Harold was born at home on April 17, 1919, the son of Orin L. and Hazel R. Griffith Moon. He spent his childhood and attended school in Woodgate.

On September 14, 1940, Harold was united in marriage with Gudrun Buck at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boonville. This was a blessed union of 61 years, until Mrs. Moon’s passing on March 21, 2002.

Harold was employed with the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. of Utica and retired in 1979 after 30 years of service. Beginning in 1980, Harold and Gudrun enjoyed their stays in Arcadia, FL during the winter months.

Harold was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both the sports of hunting and fishing. He was a member of the White Otter Fish and Game Club, an honorary life member of the Forestport Fire Fighters, a member of the Trackside Blazers Snowmobile Club, and a member of the Boonville-Uriel Lodge of Masons.

Harold is survived by his daughter,  Hazel Sears, Woodgate; six grandchildren: Robert Failing III of St. Johnsville, Mary Beth (Richard) Hudyncia of Fort Plain, Lynn (David) Briggs of Fort Plain, Amanda Failing of Syracuse, Kristan Sears of Ohio, and Stacie Sears of Burlington, VT; five great-grandchildren: Toria Briggs, Anderson Briggs, Liza Hudyncia, Kiernan Briggs and Mackenzie Failing; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Continue reading →