TURIN - Theodore J. "Ted" Seaver, 89, long-time dairy farmer on the Houseville Road, died Thursday, January 22, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Utica. Ted was born May 11, 1925, in Croghan, the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth "Jane" Traverse Sivrais and was given the name of Joseph Theodore Sivrais. He graduated from General Martin High School and served in the Army during World War II in Italy. He married Shirley M.Olmstead on November 2, 1944 and the couple owned and operated the "Woods Hill Farm" together on the Houseville Road over 60 years. Shirley died on October 26, 2007. Ted still enjoyed deer hunting but his true love was the dairy farm. Mr. Seaver is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara S. and Brian Klossner of Constableville; his son and daughter-in-law; Kenneth R. and Susan Seaver of Lansing; his very special friend and business partner, Michael Branagan; his friend Marlene Stewart; his sister, Doris of Florida; his grandchildren; Mark A. Seaver; Robert T. Seaver; Rebecca L. Klossner; Jessica L. Wolff; Jeffrey J. Klossner; Brianne E. McDonald; Christie A. Seaver; Andrea J. Seaver; Daniel J. Seaver and four great grandsons. He is predeceased by his son, James R. Seaver; two brothers, Richard and Alfred and three sisters, Mary, Laura and Audrey. Arrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home where visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 26th from 1-3 pm followed by a celebration of life from 5-7 pm where friends of Ted's are welcome to share memories and tributes.