Merton O. Baldwin

Ira Merton O. Baldwin, of Route 176, passed away at the age of 89, Monday, August 18, 2014. Calling hours will be held Friday (Aug. 22) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Keysor Funeral Service, 11362 South St., Cato. A graveside service and burial will be Saturday (Aug. 23) at noon in Ira Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to CIMVAC, POB 97, Cato, NY 13033 or to a charity of choice in Merton's memory. Merton was born January 14, 1925 in the Town of Ira, a son to the late Loren and Stella Tindall Baldwin. He owned and operated a dairy farm that was passed down from his father. He loved and lived for his family and farm, it was his passion and soul. He was greatly respected by all for his relentless work ethic. In addition to farming, he was an insurance agent for 39 years with Midstate Mutual and was a past member of the Ira Fire Department. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary of 65 years; 3 daughters, Janice Chase of Baldwinsville, Donna (Michael) Hall of FL and Lori Baldwin of Ontario; 7 grandchildren, Christopher (Becky) Chase, Daniel Chase, Emily (Michael) Maloof, Benjamin (Maggie) Hall, Sarah (Nick) Hyatt, Jennifer Bishop and Edward Bishop; 6 great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jr., Allison, Alyssa, Sam, Katie and Lucy; brother, William (Gertrude) Baldwin of Oswego; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Charlotte Terpening, and son-in-law, Edward Chase. www.keysorfuneralhomes.com