- Edgar Williams Couper, 88 of Binghamton, died January 17, 1988. Born in Boonville, NY, on February 14, 1899.
Predeceased by parents: Walter Thomas Couper and Ruth Delia Williams Couper; Sister: Rachel Williams Couper; Brother: Frederic Maxwell Couper.
Survivors include wife: Esther Watrous Couper, (m. 1921); Son: Richard Watrous Watrous, (Patricia), Couper; Daughter: Katharine Stone Couper, (Joseph),
Watrous; Grandchildren: Frederick P, (Donna), Couper, Barrett W. Couper, Thomas H., (Allison), Couper and Margaret Couper, (John) Haskins, Janet C. Watrous, (Robert), Kochersberger, Peter S., (Pamela), Watrous, Eleanor W., (Ralph)Abelow, Charles C., (Dennis Stabler), Watrous and Carolyn C., (James Buckley), Watrous.
Also Sister: Mary Williams Couper and seven great-grandchildren.
Graduate Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, and received honorary doctorate degrees from Hamilton College, Manhattan College, Hofstra University, Long Island University, Hartwick College, Elmira College, Columbia University, and Colgate University.
Chancellor Board of Regents New York State, Chairman of the Board First City National Bank, Binghamton, Owner/President Couper-Ackerman-Sampson Insurance Company.
Edgar was a leading community member and philanthropist. Board member, trustee, and officer of many Binghamton and New York State companies, banks, utilities, and organizations. Driving force behind the formation of the New York State University System.
Funeral service January 19 with interment to follow in the Couper family plot in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, NY. Allen Memorial Home in charge of arrangements.
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