Obituary of William J. Axtell-Hereford

William James (Bill) Axtell-Hereford, United Kingdom- Bill was born in 1933 and passed away February 5, 2024, one week before his 92nd Birthday. Bill was a resident of Canandaigua from 2007-2022. Due to terminal illness, Bill returned to England to spend his remaining time with his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Rhodes (Cuddeback) Axtell; sons, Adrian (Allison) Axtell, Ian (Jenni) Axtell; and daughter, Gillian Axtell; Margaret’s daughter, Ann (Arlie) Hoenig; son, Richard (Sherry) Cuddeback; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and family friend, Gordon Estey. Bill worked for British Aerospace and developed and oversaw the electrical systems for the Concorde Aircraft. He served in the Royal Navy and was a Master Gardner. Funeral services will be held in the UK. A memorial service in Canandaigua is planned at a later date. Contributions in Bill’s Memory may be made to the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, 20 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424, Local arrangements are by Fuller Funeral Home. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com