Dellmarie (Del) Galbraith, 93, of 218 Allen Park Place, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Del was born in New York City, Feb. 24, 1919, a daughter of Eugene and Eva Zimmerman. She grew up in St. Albans and Hempstead, Long Island, graduating from Hempstead High in 1936 and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in 1937. On Oct. 17, 1945 she married Gardner Galbraith of Oneida, who died in 1974.
Del was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Oneida where she previously served as president of the UMW, member of the trustees, president of the administrative board, lay reader and Sunday school teacher. At one time, Del served as president of the Madison County Young Republicans. She was an avid listener and contributor to WMCR Open Line.
Del enjoyed golf, swimming and gardening. A lover of books, she belonged to the Eltyen Club and 20th Century Club. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing and bridge club. She worked as a secretary in the office and library of the Oneida Junior High School, retiring in 1984. After retirement, Del traveled throughout Europe including the Czech Republic, Holland and Spain. She also traveled to Israel, Egypt, Hawaii and the Caribbean.
Del was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived life to the fullest every day.
She is survived by two sons, John Galbraith of Oneida and Eugene and wife, Marie Galbraith, of Sherrill; a daughter, Susan and husband, Herbert Bambury of Rome; four grandchildren, Antony Galbraith of Oneida, Kaleigh Galbraith of Sherrill, Miranda Galbraith of New York City, and Herb Bambury of Rome. Jessae Bambury, beloved granddaughter, died in 1996. Also surviving are Del's two sisters, Lee Rose of Idaho and Alberta Unger of Maine. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Dorothy Jones of California.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Main and Grove Street, Oneida. Mrs. Galbraith's memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Colleen Preuninger, officiating. A private burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneida. In memory of Del, donations may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY, 13413 or the Madison County Office for the Aging Inc., 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY, 13032. Arrangements are with the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., Sherrill.

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Published by The Oneida Daily Dispatch from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Dellmarie Galbraith

12 Entries

May 13, 2012

Dear Sue, Herb and Family of Del Galbraith,

We are saddened to hear of Del's passing. We will remember her always for her kind and loving ways.

Liz & Tony Santulli

Deb (Ressegger) Barron

May 7, 2012

Sue,

I am sorry for the pain you are feeling now. Your Mom and Dad were always so tender with all of us coming and going in and out of your house or back and forth through the path to the park. We had to have been a bother a time or two but she never even came close to letting us know that. As the next days pass hold each other dear and share in the joys she leaves you all with.

Valerie (Burke) Mierzwa

May 7, 2012

Sue:

I was so saddened to read that your mom had passed away. I will always remember her as a kind, loving person. She and your dad provided us, as children, with a safe, stable environment which allowed us a freedom to experience childhood in Oneida that I miss to this day. I haven't heard from you in a few Christmases. I hope all is well with you, Herb, and Herbie. Please give my deepest regards to John and Gene and Marie.

Esther

May 7, 2012

I am saddened to hear of Del's passing. I met her at bible
study at the United Methodist Church a short time prior to her not able to continue attending. Not knowing of her illness, time with her was to short for me, would have liked to have gotten to know her better. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed by all. My condolences to her family.

May 5, 2012

I remembered Mrs. Galbraith as the secretary at our JH. She was very nice and a pleasant person to deal with, in a very busy office. May she rest in Peace with Our Lord

Dave&JoAnn Wood

May 2, 2012

Gene,Marie,&Family
You all are in our Prayers&Thoughts.Mom was a special person,and will be sadly missed

Pamela Mitchell

May 1, 2012

Sue and Family,

Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman and she will be surely missed by all. We will always remember all the fun that we had on Allen Park Place as children. God Bless.

Pam (Carrigan) Mitchell

gregory riley

May 1, 2012

Susan and John, I'm sorry for your loss. - Gregory L. Riley, Sr. OHS '73

Kim Hawkins

May 1, 2012

I had the honor of meeting Del for just two visits to provide her with some care. They seemed just too short to me for I found her so interesting ...especially learning how she met her husband ...a common question I ask my clients. I feel very fortunate to have met her ...and I am sad that I only got to know her for such a short moment in my life. I am sure her family will miss her every day, and for your sadness I am truly sorry.

May 1, 2012

Gene and family, we are very sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Richard and Patty Clinch

Jim Chappell

April 30, 2012

What a great woman! I loved stopping by her home to talk with her and, sometimes to get a signature on one of my petitions. A super lady with a wonderful sense of humor and a sharp mind. Your moving on to your new life is a great loss for the community of Oneida that you leave behind. Be assured of my prayers for you and all of your family.

Dawn

April 30, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Del's passing ... I enjoyed doing her hair - it was a pleasure to know such a wonderful lady !

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