My dad!

Notice Name = Gerald D. Earle -->QUEENSBURY * Gerald D. Earle, 60, formerly of Comstock, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, after a brief illness, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jerry was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Bristol, Conn., the son of the late Harold and Helen (Labarr) Earle. He was a graduate of Keeseville High School and recently retired from the New York State Department of Corrections after 38 years of service. On March 21, 1970, Jerry married Barbara Kelsey at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Fort Ann. He was an avid gardener and coupon shopper, and many enjoyed the fruits of his labor. Jerry was also blessed with the gift of gab and had a heart filled with generosity. He is survived by his wife of almost 37 years, Barbara; his daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Rousseau of Glens Falls, Jennifer of Provo, Utah, and Julie (Mark) Wood of West Valley City, Utah. Beloved "Poppy" to Sarah and Kelsey Rousseau and Jordan and Sara Wood, Jerry was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his fifth grandchild, Nathan Jerry, in June. He is also survived by one sister, Judith (Robert) Downs of Sterling, Alaska; three brothers, Harold (Judith) of Queensbury, John of North Bangor, N.Y., and James (Sherry) of Peru, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry also had a very special bond with "his boys," Joey and Shaun Carbotti; and his adopted grandchildren, Samantha, Kristina and Kerry Knipes. A gathering for friends and family will be held at Mason Funeral Home, 18 George St., Fort Ann on Saturday, Feb. 17, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home. The family invites all to join in a celebration of his life at the Knights of Columbus, Route 9, Queensbury at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Renal Center, 3 Broad Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, in his memory. Jerry lived his life with the motto, "Those that love me ... love me well; those that don't can go to hell." ..>