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William “Bill” R. Larrabee, 74 of Port Byron, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1951 in Auburn, NY to the late Lyle and Blanche Wilson Larrabee. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family and one way you knew it was by stirring up the family by being a jokester. He also loved to sing and teach the grandchildren life lessons. He worked for over 20 years for the City of Auburn in the Sanitation Department.
He is survived by,
Domestic Partner: Cindy Larrabee
Children: Cherish Larrabee, William (Susan Morris) Larabee Jr., Chrystal (Kenneth Scott) Larabee, Chasity Larabee-Jackson, Carrie Larabee
29 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren
Sisters: Ramona Dixon and Glenda David
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother Lyle Larrabee Jr., daughter Colleen Larrabee, and a grand daughter Brandi Gotham.
There will be visitation from 11AM to 1PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn, NY.
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