Rev. Wilson Alan Delamater (’77)
This obituary was originally posted by Armer Funeral Home, Inc. and can be found here.
Reverend Wilson “Alan” Delamater, 72, a pastor and District Superintendent for the United Methodist Church, passed away peacefully at his home in Burnt Hills, NY.
Alan was born on January 22, 1952 to Wilson F. Delamater and Beatrice Gerling Delamater. He graduated from Amsterdam High School before earning his undergraduate degree from Baldwin Wallace University and attending seminary at Boston University School of Theology.
Alan was appointed a Deacon in 1975 and 
ordained an Elder in 1980 by the United Methodist Church. He served as the Pastor at Calvary-Pine Hills UMC in Albany, Burnt Hills UMC, Jonesville UMC, and Fisher UMC in Schenectady.
In 1998, Alan was appointed the Adirondack District Superintendent of the Troy Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and served in this role until 2006. Following his superintendency, he served as the Senior Pastor of Shenendehowa UMC in Clifton Park until 2015.
Alan’s compassionate demeanor as well as his faithful dedication to help and serve others will be deeply missed but not forgotten. He was a strong advocate for efforts to promote social justice and the advancement of human rights.
The family would like to give special thanks to his incredible Care Team at Community Hospice and NurseCore. In particular: Wilmont, Ed, Rebecca, Jean, Jen, Brian, Laura, and Christine.
Alan was predeceased by his parents and wonderful sister, Deborah Delamater Campbell. He is survived by his loving spouse, Deborah Roberts-Delamater and children Sarah E. Roberts and Matthew Roberts (Colleen Quinn), as well as his sister in law Roxanne Baugh and nephews Jordan Baugh (Angelle) and Aaron Baugh.
Family, friends and colleagues are invited to calling hours from 5pm to 7pm EDT on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa NY 12020. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11am EDT at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alan’s honor to UMCOR or your local food bank, in honor of his lifelong commitment to service and faith, or the Alzheimer’s Association.