Fenton Hanchett, 90, of Allentown, having recently moved from Syracuse, N.Y., died Aug. 19, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of the late Joan (Minikhiem) Hanchett. Born in Oneida, N.Y., he was a son of William and Wyntja (Hill) Hanchett; the oldest of four children.

He earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Syracuse University.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 as an aviation electronic technician's mate.

Throughout his life, he was involved in his local church, most recently serving as an elder in the Howlett Hill Presbyterian Church, New York.

He enjoyed a 43-year career with Allied Chemical Corporation, starting in the laboratory and finishing as a vice-president at the corporate headquarters. Recognized as an expert in the Solvay process for manufacturing soda ash, he managed manufacturing plants in Amherstburg, Ontario, Baltimore, Md., and Solvay, N.Y., retiring in 1984.

He loved to jog, bike, hike and camp with his family. He also enjoyed golf and travel, birds and flowers, woodworking and photography. He was an amazing artist.

In retirement, he devoted his efforts to the Camillus Erie Canal Park, New York. He was instrumental in the restoration of the 1844 Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct. He also served as director of the Canal Society of New York State.

He is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Sapp of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sons, Keith and his wife, Jamie, of Emmaus, William and his wife Karen, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Steven and his wife Valerie, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Gregg and his wife, Donna of Greenville, S.C., and Douglas and his wife, Pamela, of Long Valley, N.J.; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters, Jeannette Gardner of Westmont, N.J. and Nancy Krick of Avon, N.Y. He was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Crouse of Herkimer, N.Y., a son-in-law, Michael Sapp of Fort Wayne, Ind. and one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Contributions may be made to the Camillus Canal Society, Inc., 12 King Courts, Apt. 6, Camillus, N.Y. 13031.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.