John Alexander Shewman

John Alexander Shewman John Alexander Shewman, 87, of Hamlin, NY, died February 19, 2024 at Teresa House in Geneseo, NY after a stay of four months. Born in Rochester, NY on April 7, 1936, a son of Robert F. Shewman and Marjorie Lorraine Wall, he received a degree from Monroe Community College and became an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force which included a stint as jet aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War. He was a lumber truck driver for over twenty years, and he was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church. John is survived by his wife, Retha; two daughters: Rebecca (Praveen) Sethupathy of Ithaca, NY; and Meghan (Jonathan) Stanley of Honeoye Falls, NY; seven grandchildren: Caedmon, Rani Marie, and Dhilan Sethupathy; and Simeon, Isaac, Naomi, and Claire Stanley; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters: Frances Warner, and Marilyn Bauer; and two brothers: Robert F. Shewman and Joseph Shewman. Friends and family may call at Vay-Schleich and Meeson Funeral Home, 38 East Ave, Hilton, NY 14468, Friday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 24th at 11 am at Hamlin United Methodist Church, 1742 Lake Rd. N., Hamlin, NY. Refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in his memory. Please visit https://www.teresahouse.org/donation/ https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=impactgiving-bttn-memory&dedication=1&frequency_selected=0