Muriel “Bunky” Olmstead, 87, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown surrounded by her family.
She was born in Deposit on Nov. 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mildred Thomas Mosher.
Bunky liked to make crafts - she knitted and crocheted quilts and dolls for family and friends for several years. Bunky also loved to bake and always had pies, cakes, cookies or other pastries on hand for all those who visited her.
Bunky retired after 25 years from Walton Central Elementary School as a teacher’s aide, ATV room proctor and computer proctor for grades 1-5.
She was a member of the Walton Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary and also served as president and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Walton.
Bunky married B. James (BJ) Olmstead on June 26, 1951.
Besides her husband Jim she is survived by their children: sons J. Michael and Linda Olmstead of Durango, Colo., Richard Olmstead and Lori Kopecko of Apalachin, and daughter Linda and Charles Cucchiara of Spring Hill, Fla.; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Bunky was predeceased by brothers Fran and Lawrence Mosher, half-brother Jack Rolland and sisters Hazel Peck and Jessie Nagel.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Walton Fire Department, 61 West Street, Walton. A memorial service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the fire house. Interment will follow at the Walton Cemetery, 55 Fancher Avenue, Walton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com.
