GLENS FALLS – Delbert “Rusty” Ellsworth, 69 of Glens Falls, went into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on September 16, 1949 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Sherman and Margaret (Gilbert) Ellsworth.
On December 14, 1969, he married Debra Galloway. They have been married for almost 50 years.
Rusty loved collecting antiques and all sorts of collectables. He was known to collect anything he found valuable and that wasn’t always monetary. Rusty’s life centered around his grandchildren. He loved watching them grow up and was very proud of all their accomplishments.
Rusty was a kind man who was always there to help his family and friends in need.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Timothy Ellsworth, his sister, Sharon Smith and his nephew, Jody Ellsworth.
Survivors include his loving wife, Debra Ellsworth of Fort Edward; his six children, Dale Ellsworth and his partner, Serena Haydrick, Casey Stemp and her husband, William, Stacey Ellsworth and her partner, Jonathan Alden, Brandon McKinstry, Ellie Harris and her husband, Justin and Tanesha McKinstry and her partner, Nathan Wadsworth; 11 grandchildren, Trinity, Avory, Alex, Sebastian, Damion, Kashton, Lilly, Gabriel, Jordon, Dexter and one on the way; his siblings, Andrea Ellsworth, Michael Ellsworth, Sherman Ellsworth and Robert Ellsworth; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, following the calling hour, at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Northeast Kidney Foundation, 22 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
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