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Robert Raymond "Bob" Law

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Law, Robert Raymond "Bob" GANSEVOORT Bob Law, 86, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2013 after a long courageous battle with gastric cancer. Born June 21, 1927 to the late Raymond and Lydia Law. Predeceased by his son, Raymond Law and sisters, Nan Garvey and Lois LeRoy. Survived by his former wife, Mary Law; sister, Ruth MacWilliams of Fla.; his children, Robin Paino of Coral Springs, Fla., Michele Garwood of The Villages, Fla., Marianne Moore of Glenville, Martin Law of Scotia, Melissa Baker of Sandisfield Mass. and Roxanne DeGraw of Glenville; also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bob served in the Merchant Marines during World War II on the USS Schenectady. He was a faithful member of St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort, and a longtime volunteer at Saratoga Hospital. Bob was passionate about his Dove ministry, known by his children as the Dove Love. It began in 2005, each dove magnet was hand crafted, and given out to spread the silent message of love peace and hope. Memorial service will be August 23, 2013,11 a.m. at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice at Hospicenet.org

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jul. 10, 2013.

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much love, Michele

July 4, 2024

Missing you especially today on the anniversary of your passing. Mom joined you 8 months today and her service is next week. Her ashes will be laid with yours. Rest in peace mom and dad, in the arms of our sweet heavenly Savior, our Lord Jesus.

Melissa Baker

July 4, 2023

My dad was such a special man and I miss his so much.

Michele Garwood

June 21, 2018

Remembering you with love on your birthday today. Where have five years passed? You are greatly missed but know you're at peace and filled with joy as you live out eternity with the Lord and your family and friends in heaven. A little great grandchild born just yesterday who would have loved to have known you and two more on the way! I know we will all be together again someday,
love you dad,
Michele

Matthew 25:21 His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.

Brandi Dittrich Tobias

July 14, 2013

God Bless, wonderful memories, and love that you spread. xoxo

Tammi Snow

July 13, 2013

Bob and I worked together at the front desk at the hospital where I witnessed his dove ministry first hand every Wednesday evening. He was one of a kind and is missed already.

July 10, 2013

Rest in Peace, Uncle Bob. Love, Antti & Linda Nurminen
and family

July 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Uncle Bob.
Antti and Linda Nurminen, and family

Rene Chawgo (granddaughter)

July 10, 2013

Piper,
You were a wonderful grandfather who always put a smile on my face. You were giving, kind, and had a great sense of humor. We have many wonderful memories together that I will cherish always in my heart. I miss you dearly.
Love,
Rene

March 2013

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Melissa L Baker

Alicia Barrios (Granddaughter)

July 10, 2013

Piper, You will always be in my heart. I laugh and smile every time I reminisce over all the wonderful memories you have given me. I'll love you always.

Helen Payne

July 10, 2013

Dear Marianne and Family,
Although I never met your father you always talked about him very fondly. I still have the beautiful dove he made for me. May he rest in peace.

Marianne Moore

July 10, 2013

Dad will be remembered as a strong man, filled with amazing creativity and generosity. I will hold fast to your tireless drive and persistence in everything you did. I rejoice with the angels in heaven at your arrival into eternity. Love you always!

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