John Ray Transue

       John Ray Transue, 66, died August 21, 2013. He was the youngest son of the late William and Monique Transue. He was predeceased by both his brothers, Jacques and Bill. John is survived by niece, Emily Transue, nephews; Christopher (Adrienne Shapiro), Thomas (Janice Jones) and Joe (Amy Thompson) Transue, and sister in law, Virginia Transue.      John grew up in Ohio but also lived in France and Italy during his childhood. He graduated from Mt. Vernon (Ohio) High School in 1966 and moved a few weeks later to Binghamton, NY, where his father had accepted a teaching position. The town quickly became his home and residence for the next 47 years excepting a few years back in Ohio for college.  John earned an Associates' Degree from Broome Community College, a B.A from Wilmington College (Ohio), and a diploma from Ridley-Lowell School of Business.  He treasured Binghamton for the many people and places which welcomed him and provided extended family to supplement his blood relatives.  He knew the city in the ways perhaps only one who never had a drivers' license or a spouse might.  And it knew him too. From the Regulars at Danny's Diner on Main St. to those at the Catholic Charities Four Seasons Club, he collected friends, many of whom came to know the familiar, lovable, unassuming figure that he was.  He was a long-time member of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church where he also formed many friendships.  He took many trips around the country and abroad, with others or on his own, and collected stories and photos that were known and appreciated by those close to him. But his standard was his own, and it was all that he and his required. During his final years at Woodland and St. Louise Manors, he met many residents and care-givers who quickly saw at least a little of what was behind his glasses and unkempt beard. The luckier of us were often treated to samples of the many wonderful thoughts that that bald head held. Where would Binghamton and the world be if he had shared them all?      Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, Septeber7, 2013 at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Main Street, Binghamton with the Reverend Dr. David A. Drebert officiating. John will be interred in the family plot in the state of Maine, next to his parents and his brother, Jacques at a later date. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, 44 Maine Street, Binghamton, NY 13905. To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.