Harold Estey Gotts, 96 died
July 5th at the Hoosick falls Health Center after a long
illness. He was the loving husband of Katherine Foote Gotts who
survives him. They celebrated their 75th anniversary June
14th 2008.
Born January 14, 1912 in Flint NY he
was the son of the late Nelson Gotts & Pearl (Estey) Gotts.
Harold resided in Flint until going to live in
Schaghticoke, NY with his daughter and son-in-law in 2004.
Harold graduated from Geneva
High School and Rochester Institute of Technology. He worked for the
American Can Co. in Geneva for 40 years, retiring in 1973.
He started in the tool room and worked
his way up through several positions to become Supervisor of
Planning.
Harold was a member of the Aloquin/Flint Methodist
Church for 81 years holding positions of treasurer and trustee. He
was on the board of the Sandy Hill Cemetery, and furnished material
for the historical booklet about the Town of Seneca. He loved
gardening (especially flowers) doing crossword puzzles and helping
family and friends.
Harold was the devoted father
of his daughter Barbara (Ted) Hahn of Schaghticoke; loving brother
of Ina Campbell of Flint; beloved grandchildren – Linda (Richard)
Kent of Sharon VT, Cynthia Hahn of Newton Center Ma, Kathleen
(Joseph) Zola of Hamilton, NJ.
Great grandchildren – Bethany Kent,
Brian Kent, Benjamin Zola, Justine Zola and many nieces and nephews
and cousins.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by
two brothers Donald and Howard Gotts.
His family would like to extend a sincere thank
you to the staff of the Hoosick Falls Health Center and the teams
from Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for their loving care.
Relatives and Friends are
invited to attend his funeral Saturday, July 12th at
11:00 AM at the Aloquin / Flint Methodist Church. Calling hours will
be at 10:00 AM at the church.
Interment will be in Sandy Hill Cemetery.
Those wishing to remember
Harold in a special way may send a
contribution
to the Aloquin / Flint UMC, 2760 Rt. 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561
Arrangement by Kenneth J. Perkins
Funeral Home, Gorham, NY
