Raymond Robert "Bob" Borden Obituary (1935 - 2017)

Raymond Robert "Bob" Borden, age 81, of Beaver Dams, NY died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. Bob was born on February 7, 1935 in Elmira, NY to Charles and Coralie (Goodwin) Borden. He married Shelvy Schmidt in 1957 in Webb Mills. He served his country in the United States Army from 1958 - 19610 Bob always had a kind heart for animals and loved his dogs. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling, and being outdoors. He had worked for Halls Trucking and Chemung County Highway Department as a diesel mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife Shelvy; two daughters, Daughter, Tina Borden of Elmira and Terry (James) Potter of Presho; two sons, Gary (Gretchen) Borden of Presho and Randy (Paula) Borden of Campbell; four grandchildren, Doug (Catherine) Webb, Ashley (Clay Coker) Borden, Jessica (Jordan Blencowe) Borden, and Alex Lese; great grandchildren, Nolan, Dalton, and Riley. Bob was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Dean; and by his twin sister Roberta. Private family services will be held at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. in Corning. Memorial donations may be made in Bob's name to the Chemung County Humane Society, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620.