Garry A. Beale

SARATOGA SPRINGS Garry A. Beale, 60, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Saturday evening, Nov. 17, 2007, at his home, with his close friend, Betsy Aliberti, by his side. Born on April 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Donald J. and Jane (Yule) Beale. Garry served his country for 35 years with the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard, retiring in 2004. He traveled extensively throughout the world, including a number of trips to Antarctica. Garry was involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including the Saratoga Stryders and a local rowing team. He was also an avid fisher, hunter and golfer. Survivors include his sister, Patricia Beale and her husband, John K. of Dover, N.H.; his nephew, Shawn Labrie of New Hampshire; his aunts, Marion Havens and Colleen Beadleston; his uncle, Robert C. Smith and his wife, Loretta; several cousins; and numerous friends and acquaintances. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon on Wednesday at the funeral home with Chaplain Major Todd Luce, officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veteran's Cemetery in Schuylerville. Online condolences may be made to www.carletonfuneralhome.com. Because Garry loved animals, his family has requested that instead of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA or the charity of one's choice.