Sidney Richard London, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Dick was born on October 15, 1944, to the late Charles and Ellen Gibson London of Waterport. He was a graduate of Albion Central School.
A born salesman, Dick began his career immediately after high school working for A&P Grocery, as a produce broker. Over the years, he owned his own business and worked with and for various farmers in the area.
He enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, was a member of the Carlton Fire Department and a member of the First Baptist Church in Batavia. He sold Christmas trees for many years and always wanted to play Santa.
Dick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wende Hall London; his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Son, Todd London, grandson Travis and great grandson Ace, granddaughter Morgan (Brad) and great grandchildren Sailer, Remi and Tallulah; Son Dean (Martha) London, grandson Andrew (Katie) and great grandchildren Charming and Finn; Daughter Nicole (Dustin) DeCarlo, grandsons Dominic (Maddie) and Matthew (Cate) and great granddaughter Halina; Daughter Melanee London, grandson Cooper, granddaughters Piper and Bella. Dick is also survived by his brother F. Jerry (Monica) London; sister Veda (Robert) VerCruysee and brother of the late Charles (Ann) London and many, many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 4th at 2 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Athletic Club, 536 Moore Street, Albion, NY. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
