the news that 'snipe' died almost immediately after a massive stroke Thursday night. I just learned from his wife Maureen, that he was placed on life support so that he could be flown to a regional hospital where his family could gather to say goodbye and then a surgical team could harvest several of his organs for transplantations.

I don't want to make this into a eulogy other than to say that Bill was a good friend, fishing companion and a generous man(as evidenced by his final gesture).

I'm sure his wife would value hearing from the many FAOL people who've shared posts and chats with him. A card or a short note may be sent to:

Mrs. William Lavris
95 Demarest Parkway
Elmira, NY 14905

Allan