November 14, 2016
William J. Hubbard, 92; formerly of Manlius, Fulton, North Syracuse and Liverpool, NY passed away peacefully at St. Luke Health Services, Oswego, NY. Mr. Hubbard was born in Hannibal, NY to the late Walter and Agnes (Andrew) Hubbard. He had been a Liverpool resident for 18 years and more recently a resident of Fulton for 3 years prior to moving to Manilus, NY. In 2015 Mr. Hubbard became a resident of St. Luke Health Services. William was married to Betty (Colvin) Hubbard for 38 years. He was a United States Veteran having served during World War II in the United States Army stationed in the European Theater. Mr. Hubbard worked for Crouse Hinds/Cooper Industries, Syracuse in the Outdoor Lighting Division. He retired in 1986 after 36 years of employment. Mr. Hubbard was a past member of the Crouse Hinds Bowling and Horseshoe Leagues. He is survived by his 5 children: Charles (Jill) Hubbard of SC, Mary (Wendell Haight) Hubbard of SC, David Hubbard of Syracuse, NY; Karen (Ted) Field of SC, Lisa Hubbard of North Syracuse, NY, his sister: Julia Baker or TX, 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Hubbard was pre-deceased by his siblings: Mary Scott, Myrtle O’Grady and Walter Hubbard. Calling hours will be held Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., Fulton. Funeral Services will follow at 3 PM in the Sugar Funeral Home, Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S. Fulton with Rev. Tammy Nipper officiating. Burial be held privately at Fairdale Cemetery, Hannibal. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made in remembrance of William to St. Luke Health Services, 299 East River Rd, Oswego, NY 13126 or to the VA Hospital, 800 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210.