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George Splain Obituary

George A. Splain, III, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 25th at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family – his wife, Dorothy, his son, Stephen, his daughters, Teresa, Patricia and Donna, his grandsons, Michael and Liam and his brother-in-law, Robert Curry. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, George was the son of "Midge" and George Splain, Jr., lately of Ballston Lake. He was a Sergeant in the National Guard for seven years. He also served as a volunteer Fireman for 35 years in Garwood, NJ. He was employed for 25 years as a shop foreman for Shallcross Bolt & Specialty Company in Linden, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. Our Lady of Grace Church, 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to mass (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) to express condolences to the family in the church's gathering area. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Mr. Splain's Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Feb. 27, 2016.

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Ann Cotrupi

February 29, 2016

Dear Dorothy and bereaved family members,
I am so very sorry to learn of George's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless you all.

Tom Corrigan

February 29, 2016

My condolences to the Splain Family, George was my formen, at Shallcross working with him was always a pleasure. I also enjoyed trout fishing with him.RIP

Jeffrey Vannatta

February 29, 2016

I will miss you George from Garwood Fire Dept and shallcross and bolt

Cindy Verno

February 28, 2016

My good friend; May our God hold you ever so close at this very sad time. We all will miss you, George, what a stubborn but lovely man you were.

Laura Hands

February 28, 2016

Dorothy, Please accept my condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace, Laura

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