Bruce W. Houghton

Bruce W. Houghton, 86, of Norwich, died on Saturday, December 07, 2024, at Valley View Manor Nursing Home.

Born on June 29, 1938 in Oneida, NY, Bruce was a son of the late William and Alice (Webster) Houghton. He was raised in Morrisville, NY and graduated from Morrisville High School in 1959. Bruce served in the United States Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963. 

Relocating back to the Norwich region, he began his career at Simmonds Precision and later B.F. Goodrich as an electrical engineer until his retirement. Bruce had a passion for model trains and airplanes, his 260 Z car, and could fix anything. 

On November 27, 1964, in Pine Wood, NY, Bruce married Janice Roberts, who survives him. Together, they recently shared their 60th wedding anniversary.

In addition to his loving wife, Janice Houghton, Bruce is survived by his three children, Andrea (Stephen) Weir, of Millerton, PA, Robert Bruce Houghton, of Memphis, NY, and Teresa Houghton, of Norwich, NY; grandchildren, Samantha Weir, Lee Weir, Robin Weir, and Luke Houghton; siblings, Jack (Dirinda) Houghton, of Madison, NY and Carl (Patricia) Houghton, of New Berlin, NY, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Houghton, Jean Herran, Mary Mauck, and Shirley Harp. 

A special thanks is given to Valley View Nursing Home for the care and compassion during the last few months.

Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home, in Norwich, on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service to immediately follow officiated by Pastor David Mayo. Burial will occur in the spring of 2025 in Morrisville, NY. 

Contributions in Bruce’s memory may be made to a charity that assists children with disabilities. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with John Antonowicz of the Wilson Funeral. Home.