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 Dr. Robert D. Henderson
January 12, 2007
Dr. Robert D. Henderson, 85, formerly of Simonds Road, died Friday at Sweetbrook Care Center, where he had resided since November 1999.
Born on his family's Penn-York farm in Winterdale, Pa., on June 22, 1921, he was the son of Elmer E. and Elizabeth Magenis Henderson. He attended the Scott Center, a one-room schoolhouse. He later graduated from the Hancock Central School with the class of 1940. While in high school, he was a track athlete and was unbeaten at the mile run in two years of competition.
He then attended St. Jon's University in New York City for his pre-veterinary studies. He graduated from Middlesex University in Waltham in December 1944 with his doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving from January 1946 with the 313th medical battalion in Italy. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Upon graduation from college, he began working at a veterinary practice in North Adams. He left briefly when he began active duty, but returned after his discharge. He later opened his own clinic at his residence on Simonds Road. He also was an employee of the town of Williamstown in the health department for many years. He retired and closed his practice on Jan. 1, 1993, due to ill health.
He enjoyed bird watching, travel, gardening and train rides.
He and his wife, the former Marion B. Jennings, were married Nov. 19, 1949 in Williamstown. She died Sept. 11, 2005.
Dr. Henderson leaves a daughter, Martha Henderson of Adams and a brother, William H. Henderson of New York.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A memorial service for Dr. Robert D. Henderson, who died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., Williamstown.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to the time of service. Memorial donations are suggested for the Second Chance Animal Shelter, Berkshire Humane Society, Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter or the animal charity of the donor's choice.
Dr. Henderson had a lifelong passion for animals, and was a good and gentle doctor. He especially enjoyed spending time with family, friends and some very special pets. He was also a devoted father.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Hazel, Pearl and Irene, and by three brothers, Hervey, Warren and Elmer.
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