Final Salute

Norfolk, NY – Alan Roger Shelmidine, 92, who resided in Norfolk, NY for many years, passed away in Potsdam, NY on September 30, 2026.

He was born August 28, 1934 in Lorraine, NY, son of Hollis C. and Ruth (Thomas) Shelmidine. He graduated from Adams High School where he was active in Ping Pong, Football and Boxing.

After high school he joined the Navy Seabees and served from 1952 until 1956.  He went to work as a meat cutter first with Acme Supermarket in Malone, then at P & C in Massena. He served in the Army National Guard  for over two decades.   He  was an active Scout leader. In the winter he liked to make skating rinks for the neighborhood kids in his driveway. In his spare time he enjoyed  gardening.

Alan was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Julia Shelmidine of 69 years and two brothers Hollis (Sonny) and Larry.

He is survived by his son Jimmy and his wife Deborah, daughter Jill and her husband Michael Perry, son Johnny and his wife Shirley, daughter Jackie and her husband Marcus Wink, son Jody and his wife  Nichole. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and a sister Sue.

Always loved. Always remembered, rest in heaven until we meet again.

Services will be held on Saturday  October 10, at the Piddock Funeral Home Inc, 7 North Park Street, Adams, NY with  visitation from 10 to 11 am followed by funeral service 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Burial in the Rural Cemetery, Adams, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to  the American Heart Association, 10 East 40th street, 11th floor, New York, NY 10016  or at their website www.heart.org

Condolences may be made at www.piddockfuneralhome.com