HALFMOON Fred W. Bacheldor, 95, passed away peacefully February 17, 2023 at his residence.
Born and educated in Troy, he was the son of the late Frederick and Adeline Dupuss Bacheldor. He joined the US Navy at a young age and proudly served during both WW II and the Korean War. Returning home, he worked for 31 years at the former Bendix Corp. in Green Island until retiring in 1979. He belonged to the American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 in Halfmoon and was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford.
Fred was the husband of the late Ella White Bacheldor; the brother of the late Robert Bacheldor and Olive Palmer; and “Pampy” of the late Eugene “Gary” Paquette, Sr. He is survived by his two step children, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and his dear friends, Chris Hebert and Melissa Varela.
A graveside service will be held with military honors Monday, February 27th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 1003 New Loudon Rd., Suite 201, Cohoes, NY 12047.