Leonard Paul Wood Jr.

Leonard "Paul" Wood, Jr., aged 99, of Hammondsport, NY passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born July 13, 1925, to Leonard Paul Wood, Sr. and Virgina S. Wood and was a lifelong resident in Pleasant Valley. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and local history buff. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking photos and spent much of his leisure time planting evergreens and creating wildlife habitats. He spent many years being a steward of family and local history providing diaries and photos to the Steuben County Historical Society. Paul met his wife Elsie while he was a guide, and she was a waitress at the Adirondack League Club in Old Forge. They were married for over 67 years and had two daughters.Paul is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Wood (Kerry) of Maple Grove, MN, Judith Wood of Hammondsport; his grandchildren Heather Maloney, Jamie Bradford (Nevin), and Paul Venema (Jennifer); and many great grandchildren (Mazzy, Graeme, Zane, Oliver, Rhys, Weston, Avianna, and Mylah). Paul is pre-deceased by his loving wife, Elsie, and siblings Richard and Margaret.As per his request, there will be no services. Donations in his name could be made to Friends of Hammondsport Trails and Parks.