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SCIO - Raymond R. Goodsell, 61, of 3999 Eymer Road, passed away unexpectedly Thursday (April 24, 2014) at home. Born Dec. 17, 1952, in Denver, he was the son of Robert and Barbara Wallace Goodsell. On June 12, 1982, he married the former Cheryle Sadler of Friendship. Ray grew up in Newfield, where he graduated from Newfield Central School with high honors in 1973. He was a machinist for Ithaca Precision Tools for three years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1980, and again from 1982 to 1983. He attained the rank of sergeant. He worked as a machinist for Almanco Machine Shop in Danby and moved to Scio, where he was employed as a diesel mechanic for Browning Transportation of Olean for three years. He then was employed by Patton's Busy Bee, Alfred, as a diesel Mechanic for three years.He attended Alfred Tech and received a degree in mechanical engineering and product design. He then went to work at a machine shop in Dansville. He became fascinated with medieval weaponry and designed and built trebuchets. He also made chainmail. He had an internet site for the design and specs for trebuchets. He went to work for RLT in San Antonio, making trebuchets and other wood products for five years, before moving back to Scio. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his father, Robert; a son, Adam; a daughter, Kelly E. (Jason Goodsell); two grandsons, Davis and Ryan Goodsell; a sister, Caitilin (Michael) O'Meehan of Newfield; and nephew and niece, Bolton and Joellen O'Meehan.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday (April 30, 2014) at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship, with services following. The Rev. Kirk Kirch, pastor of the United Church of Friendship, will officiate. Memorials may be made to CHIVE.com, or the charity of your choice . Condolences may be expressed at http://www.treusdellfuneralhome.com.
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