Elwood "Bud" Booth, Jr., 93, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday at Francis House.  Bud attended St. Lawrence University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree.  He then joined the Navy and served during WWII with the U.S. Naval Group China (SACO) in Happy Valley China.  SACO was a top secret organization working with the Chinese against the invasion by Japan.  After leaving the navy, Bud returned to school, attending Syracuse University, where he earned a second bachelor's degree and his PhD in chemical engineering.  He was the director of research at Allied Chemical, where he worked for 37 years.  Bud was a member of the Onondaga Yacht Club, serving as commodore, and as past commodore for over 50 years.  His love of Snipe sailing was exemplified by winning the District V trophy and many regattas he attended.  He was a member of the engineering advisory board at Syracuse University.  He was predeceased by his brother, Clayton.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Campbell) Booth of Liverpool; his son, Steven (Lisa) Booth of Rochester, NY; daughters, Barbara L. Booth of San Antonio, TX; Susan (Donald) Ward of Holley, NY; his sisters, Patricia (James) Previtera and Ann Kaman, both of St. Petersburg, FL; two granddaughters; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 904 Vine St. in Liverpool.  Interment will follow in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Maurer Funeral Home, 300 Second St. in Liverpool.  Contributions in Bud's memory may be made to Francis House or St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.