NORWICH – Charles H. Cruikshank Sr., 81, of Norwich, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
Born in Trenton, NY on Dec. 9, 1927, Mr. Cruikshank was a son of the late Charles and Margaret Hallock Cruikshank.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and going to flea markets, auctions, and garage sales.
He is survived by his children, Diana Custer of North Carolina, Charles Cruikshank, Jr. of Norwich, Susan Clark of North Carolina, and David J. (Tina) Cruikshank of North Pitcher.  He also leaves behind a brother, Edward (Sandy) Cruikshank of Cortland and Sybil Harris of East Syracuse; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty and Nancy Cruikshank; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by sisters, Arlene Rogala, Delores Predmore, and Margaret Clark; brothers, Arthur, Milton, Sr., and Larry Cruikshank; and sons-in-law, Kenneth Custer and Amasa Clark.
Friends are invited to call at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus on Thursday from noon until 1 p.m. 
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Fred M.S. Downs officiating. 
Burial will be in North Pitcher Cemetery. 
Personal condolences for the family may be made by visiting www.klsharpfuneralhome.com.