Elba - Arthur W. Wilford, 79, of Elba, a mail carrier at SUNY Brockport, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Martin Linsin Residence, in Albion.
Mr. Wilford was born May 6, 1936 in Batavia, the son of the late Chester D. and Wilda E. (Russell) Wilford.
He served for 6 years with the National Guard and was a member of the Elba Elegants and the First Presbyterian Church of Elba, where he sang in the choir for many years. He enjoyed music and playing BINGO.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy E. (Truax) Wilford, whom he married June 10, 1961; a nephew, Stephen (Mary Jo) Richenberg of Elba; 3 nieces, Linda (Peter) Tierney of NM, Susan Boomstra and Patty Baird, both of OH.
He was the brother of the late Dorothy E. "Dot" Richenberg and Winifred Wilford.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elba Fire Department, P.O. Box 58, Elba, NY 14058. Private burial will be in Maple Lawn Cemetery in Elba. Arrangements were completed by Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.
