Obituary of William R. Conners

William R. Conners, 78, of Pleasant Valley, NY passed away at home on Monday, June 17,
2024. Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late William G. and the late Evelyn
Robinson Conners. William was one of 9 brothers and 3 sisters. After graduating from
Poughkeepsie High School, he worked for their family siding business and then as a
welder for his future father-in-law. On September 3, 1967, in Poughkeepsie, William
married Brenda Joy Seaman. William then started a career at IBM and managed
various systems and programs before retiring in 1997. Having been an avid fisherman
and hunter thoughout his life, he devoted his remaining decades to various wildlife,
conservation, and youth programs in the state and local area. William served as a
Dutchess County clerk and the chairman of the Dutchess County Resource Recovery
Agency. He was a member of the DC Federation of Fish and Game Clubs since 1987
and served on the board as president for many years. William was extremely active in
the NYS Conservation Council, NYS Fish and Wildife Management Advisory Board,
Watershed and Preservation Advisory Committee, Estuary Management Plans Advisory
Board, various state and local youth fishing and hunting programs, Dutchess Deer
Search, Hunters for the Hungry, and many levels of educational outreach. His passion
was shared in a weekly Poughkeespie Journal outdoors column from 1994 until recently.
He loved a challenge, reading a good book, cooking without recipes, and his camera
was never out of reach. Most of all he loved his family and loved his friends. We will
miss him. William is survived by his wife Brenda of Pleasant Valley, his two sons Dana J.
Conners and Donna Rogers of Hopewell Junction, Matthew R. Conners and Gail of
Toano Virginia, his granddaughters Molly and Emma, several nieces and nephews.
Services for William will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker
Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603