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    William "Bill" K Filiatreau

    April 9, 1937 - May 13, 2020

    William “Bill” Kenneth Filiatreau 83 passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence. Born in Clifton Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Francis and Bernice Filiatreau. Bill graduated from St. Lawrence College with his undergraduate degree in Education and went on to receive his master’s degree from Colgate University. Following graduation with his master’s he entered the Army and was honorably discharged as a Captain. While in the army, he married the love of his life, Cathy Bates in 1961. He received his doctorate from Syracuse University. For most of his career, Bill was a Special Education Director in New York, Michigan and West Virginia. He retired from his career in education after 30+ years of dedicated service. He was an avid basketball player in high school and college. He was also a licensed pilot, renewing his pilot license at age 78 and flew his Tecnam P2008 until January of this year. Bill enjoyed golf and had been a club champion at Heritage Plantation. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Filiatreau; daughters, Jeanette and husband Jeremy Wilmerding, Stephanie and husband Aron Welk and Sara and husband Michael Gurion; grandchildren, Oscar and Clark Wilmerding, Jake Welk and Megan and Lauren Gurion; brothers, Tom Filiatreau of Clifton Springs, Frank Filiatreau of Murrells Inlet and a sister, Barbara VanKirk of Seneca Falls. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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    William “Bill” Kenneth Filiatreau 83 passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence. Born in Clifton Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Francis and Bernice Filiatreau. Bill graduated from St. Lawrence College with his... View Obituary & Service Information

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