Gertrude M Gadway

Mooers Forks- Mrs. Gertrude M. Gadway, 99, formerly of Route 11 in Mooers Forks, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility in Plattsburgh. She was born at Ellenburg on June 19, 1911, the daughter of Israel and Salina (Robert) Dupree. Gertrude in earlier years was an active member of the St. Ann Society and various senior citizens groups. Her hobbies consisted of crocheting, knitting and reading. She was employed at Mooers Central School Cafeteria for many years. She is survived by a daughter and son in law; Elizabeth and Jerome Pagano of Thornwood, N.Y., a daughter in law Jo Ann Trombley of Plattsburgh, four stepsons; Leo Gadway, Jr., Gerald Gadway and wife Marilyn, Dennis Gadway and wife Shirley, Leonard and Florence Gadway, all of Mooers Forks, two step daughters; Mrs. Ronald (Doris) LaValley of Mooers Forks, Mrs. Hugh (Norma) Miller of Norwood, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry N. Trombley, her second husband Leo Gadway, a son Richard Trombley, seven brothers and five sisters. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St. in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Ann's Church in Mooers Forks. Entombment will follow at Whispering Maples Mausoleum in Ellenburg Depot. Memorial donations may be offered to a charity of one's choice Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 (518) 561-3980.