Walter M. Ovenshire Sr. Dundee: Walter M. Ovenshire Sr., age 71, of Dundee, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 5, 2026 at home. The family will greet friends and family prior to his memorial service from 11:00 to 12:00 noon on Saturday March 7 at the Second Milo Baptist Church 1800-1978 County Rte. 30, Penn Yan, NY; with Rev. David Daniels officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Milo Baptist Church c/o Susan Gibson 58 Water St. Dundee NY 14837. Walter was born August 5, 1954 in Penn Yan, NY, the son of the late Morris A. and Mary E. (Crandall) Ovenshire. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in the class of 1972. On July 17, 1976 in the Yatesville Methodist Church he married the former Sally E. Nesbit. A lifelong area resident Walter was a dairy farmer before becoming a truck driver. His truck driving career spanned over 30 years starting with Casella Waste Systems, and retiring from Lyons Road Trash, of Geneva, New York. Even though he retired driving big trucks, he became the family's personal chauffer. Mr. Ovenshire was a longtime member of Second Milo Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting eagles, and spoiling his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his baby "Daisy" He is loved and will be forever missed by his wife of almost 50 years Sally E. Ovenshire at home; a son Walter 'Wally' (Courtney) Ovenshire Jr. of Dundee; a daughter Sandra (Jason) Botts of Farmington, NY; 5 grandchildren Morgan (Brandon) Kreidler, Blake Ovenshire, Zane Ovenshire, Ella Ovenshire, and Alexander Botts; 2 great granddaughters Camila &Skylar Kreidler; 2 sisters Norva (Don) Wood and Shirley (Steven) Owens; numerous nieces, nephews and his fur baby 'Daisy'. Arrangements by the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.