William T. Hume

Freeville - WILLIAM T. HUME, DVM, 84, of West Dryden Rd., Freeville, NY died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY.

Born August 27, 1924 in Millinocket, ME, he was the son of the late Robert Marshall and Blanche Towne Hume. He attended Choate, Bowdoin College, Stanford University and was a graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1954. While attending Stanford, he was drafted into the US Army Signal Corp, serving overseas from 1943 to 1946. Upon his return from the war, the Veterinary program had ended at Stanford, so he transferred to Cornell. Following graduation, he operated his own large and small animal Veterinary Practice in Dryden, later moving it to Freeville. He was proud to have received his 50 year pin from the F&AM. He loved animals and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.

Dr. Hume is survived by his son, Towne Hume of Boston, MA; daughter, Jane Hume Short of Baltimore, MD; son, John W. Hume of Elkton, MD; son, William T. (Stephanie) Hume, Jr. of Freeville, NY; step-son, Eugene P. (Jan) Moon of Lansing, NY; grandchildren, Eric Nelson Short, Barbara Jane Short, Sarah Hume, Bradley Hume, Edward Weisberg and Amanda Moon; four nephews and several grand nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dr. Hume was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Hume on September 17, 2008, his son, Scott Hume in 1993, brother, Robert M. Hume, Jr and grandson, Eugene P. "Charlie" Moon, Jr.

Private graveside services with military honors provided by the Dryden Veteran’s Memorial Home Ritual Team will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Perkins Funeral Home assisted the family. Friends are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Tompkins Co. SPCA, 1640 Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 or Meals on Wheels, FoodNet, 2422 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com

William T. Hume

August 27, 1924 - October 21, 2008