Al was a long-time member of the Society, 60-61 years, starting out in 2
chapters in Connecticut, the Housatonic-Derby Chapter and the Waterbury Chapter
later moving to the Williamsport, PA, area where he joined the Columbia-Montour Chapter (Bloomsburg)
around 1982 and after 4 years moved over to the Lewisburg PA Chapter where he has been
a member since around 1986. He sang in many quartets while in the Connecticut chapters and
after moving over to Lewisburg. Al will be greatly missed. Al wife, Muriel, survives Al and
was a great supporter of our chapter and also sang barbershop with a nearby Harmony, Inc chapter.
The obituary for Al’s death was in a recent edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette:
Alden Watrous Wilcox, 88, of Montoursville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home.
Al began his career serving in the U.S. Air Force. He worked 60 years as a mechanical engineer in the aviation industry. After retiring, he enjoyed tending his vineyards and fermenting the fruits of his labors. He was an avid barbershop singer for 58 years and very active in the church, local Lions, and other community functions.
He is survived by his wife; six children; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at a later date and burial at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Barbershop West Branch Chorus, c/o George Wilson, 1155 Almond St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or New Covenant United Church of Christ, Attn: Memorial Fund, 202 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Arrangements were handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.
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