WATSON - John W. Platt, 79, passed away at his home on the River Road, Saturday, February 28, 2015. John was born on August 6, 1935, in the Town of Western to the late Kenneth and Gladys Clark Platt; attended Boonville Adirondack High School and took business management courses at Canton ATC. On September 18, 1969, he was married to Loretta D. Dimock (Wilton) in Mexico and retired as plant manager from AMF Manufacturing Co. after 30 years of employment. He then went to work for ARC and Ottis Technology until the age of 78. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and having his two youngest grandchildren spending the summers and holidays with him and his wife. John was a life member of Lowville Elks Lodge #1605. John is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons: Kenneth & Debbie Platt of Port Leyden, John & Sandy Platt of Martinsburg, John & Deborah Wilton of Lowville and Steve & Mary Wilton of Constableville; daughters: April & Frank Burrows of Brantingham, Debra Hill of Boonville, Katrina Petrie of Gouverneur, DeeDee and George Berry of Lowville, Kathy Powlin of Lowville, Trisha Morrison of Rhode Island and Linda Wilton of Croghan; one sister, Georgann Platt of Boonville; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his two brothers: Kenneth Platt and Bernard Cushman and three sisters: Shirley Bronzewski, Beatrice Klatos and infant sister, Betty Cushman. There will be no services or calling hours. A private burial will be at Beaches Bridge Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home. Memorials in John's name may be made to: Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.