SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Gary L. Dickinson, 59, a lifelong resident of South Glens Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Washington Center of Nursing and Rehabilitation formerly Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Argyle, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Born on July 11, 1954, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Lyle E. and Lillian (Taylor) Dickinson.
Gary was a graduate of South Glens Falls High School. Following his graduation he attended Adirondack Community College, now known as SUNY Adirondack.
Gary served as a patrol officer for many years for the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and the South Glens Falls Police Department.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hudson Falls and loved golfing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, waterskiing, bowling and boating.
Gary’s life was spent helping others, through his police work, his devotion to the South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company, his work with the Boy Scouts, and coaching women’s softball.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Gail Ellen Dickinson.
Gary is survived by his brother, Dale Dickinson and his wife, Mary of Moreau; his niece, Keri Snowball and her fiancé, David Rooks of South Glens Falls; his nephew, Jason Dickinson of Queensbury; his great niece, Claire Snowball of South Glens Falls; his great nephew, Trevor Burch of South Glens Falls; and his lifelong devoted friend, Kim Nichols of Queensbury.
Calling hours will take place on Sunday, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
The South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Company will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home to pay their respects.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, at the First Presbyterian Church on the park in Hudson Falls, with the Reverend Michael Plank, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.
Memorial donations may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls, 5 River Street,e3 Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or the South Glens Falls Volunteer Fire Department, 7 West Marion Avenue, South Glens Falls NY 12803.
To all of Gary’s family and friends I am very sorry to hear he has passed away. Gary was a good friend to everyone who knew him and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Rest in Peace Gary. Your were a good police officer, firemen and friend. Will always remember the fishing trips the four of went on. Walk with God my friend.
Dale and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was such a dear person and a fine man. I can still see him walking through the side door and hear him shouting, “Hi, Ma!” I hope you can take some comfort in believing that he is in a better place, unconfined by the failings of his mortal body. I like to believe that we’ll all meet up again on the other side. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gary today. As a Trooper out of the Wilton barracks I had the privledge of working alongside Gary many times before his retirement. He was always well respected and liked by all of us at SP Wilton. He will certainly be missed.
Gary was a fine man and a better friend. He loved his job the fire company and his family. His spirit will live on in the happiness he leaves in his friends memories. RIP Gary
Sandi and mike sullivan
A wonderful lifetime neighbor and friend,loved and respected by everyone who knew him, my sincere sympathy to Dale and Mary and family, wishing I could be there to pay my respects but know I am with you all at this difficult time in thought and prayer!God Bless Gary and all of you! May you have peace in your hearts knowing Gary if free from illness ,and knowing how much he loved you all! Michele Shaver Jones ,Orlando ,
I remember so many fun times…,my thoughts and prayers are with you…Rest in peace dear friend….Jean
My sincere condolences to the family.
Our sincere condolences to all of you…….we were his old neighbors on fuller road…
Thank you all for your kind words, prayers and thoughts. Gary was quite a guy and will be greatly missed by so many.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Gary. He was a great guy. I remember his days at the sheriffs office, when he was a fireman and diver. He was always there for anyone who needed something. May he rest in peace!