William A. \u201cBilly\u201d Gemmell \u2013 66 \u2013 of Hartford, CT, formerly of Hornell, died Wednesday (June 20, 2018) at the Uconn Medical Center in Hartford, CT, following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Hornell on July 16, 1952, he was the son of Robert & Dorothy (Crooks) Gemmell.<\/p>\n
Billy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1970). He was a veteran of the US Army, serving his country from 1970-1972.<\/p>\n
Throughout his adult life, Billy resided in many locations throughout the United States, including New York State, Florida, Texas, California & Connecticut. He had been employed at various aspects of the construction business, primarily as a house painter (both interior & exterior painting).<\/p>\n
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Brittni Gemmell who died in 2015.<\/p>\n
Surviving are his son, Keegan Gemmell of Raleigh, NC; two brothers, John (Karen) Gemmell of Hornell and Timothy (Gail) Gemmell of Poughkeepsie, NY; three sisters, Cynthia \u201cCindy\u201d (Robert) Stackpole of Fairfies, CT, Linda Gemmell of Fairfield, CT and Nancy Langton of Fairfield, CT; his step-father, Fred Ames of Bath, NY; two step-sisters, Patricia Ames and Nadine (Micah) Rosenblum; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
At Billy\u2019s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n
Billy\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell YMCA, 18 Center St., Hornell, NY 14843.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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