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DRYDEN, NY - Gertrude S. Stuttle, 95, of Livermore Rd., Dryden, NY, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2007, at her home. She was born October 15, 1912 in Westmoreland, NY, to the late Frank and Alice Robson Smith. It was there that she worked along side her father on their dairy farm. She attended Vernon Central School and moved to Cortland in 1929 where she graduated from Cortland High School in 1930.
In her youth, Gertrude played on the girl's basketball team and has always been interested in sports. Her most recent passion was playing golf with family and friends. She was always supportive in attending her family's sports events and making scrapbooks for her grandchildren.
In the 1940's Gertrude worked at the former Cortland Crescent Office and the former Matthews Clothing Store in Cortland and the Carey Company in Dryden.
Gertrude was married to Earl L. Stuttle and was partners on their Maple Dale Dairy Farm in McLean and later in Dryden. They were both interested in Jersey cows, Morgan horses, and showing at the fairs. At the age of 76 she was top showman in the adult showmanship class at the Tompkins County Holstein Show. Gertrude loved young people and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Charles) Hatfield of Freeville; and her son, Lewis (Linda) Stuttle of Dryden; five grandchildren, Linda Sue (Steven) Foote of Freeville, Lee (Krista) Stuttle, Karen (Garnet) Weaver, Steven (Lisa) Stuttle, all of Dryden, and Brian Stuttle of Kirkville; eight great-grandchildren, Brittany and Lacey Foote, Kevin, Megan, Bryant, and Selena Stuttle, Mackenzie and G.T. Weaver; extended family, Tim (Betty) Austin of Treadwell, Sally (Charles) Dixon of Alexandria Bay, R. Graham (Martha) Akers of Pennington, NJ.
She was predeceased by her husband, Earl L. Stuttle in 1982; sister, Reba Dixon in 1989; and nieces, Beverly Ludwig in 2006.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007, at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland, NY. Calling hours will be 12-1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the McLean Rescue Squad, Dryden Ambulance, or the McLean Community Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diane Ten Kate
November 21, 2007
Dear Lewie,Linda,Charlie,Barb and families - What a wonderful lady Gertie was. I had the best times with her, whether it be showing the cattle or horses. I know she will be sadly missed but the memories will live forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane (Marquis)Ten Kate and family
Debbie (Smith) Richard
November 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy to a wonderful family that has lost such a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother - and just a grand lady. I cherish the memories of times spent together - and especially the summer of 1983 when she opened her home to me. Her uncanny ability to bring humor and fun to everything and everyone will always be remembered.
Bejay McArdle
November 3, 2007
There isn,t a card that can be printed nor flowers that can be sent to express ,not only the Stuttle and the Hatfield lost, but my lost as well. There are wounderful people in this world , and then there is wounderful people and to all that knew her , ( Girt ) we have lost a wounderful gift. " a friend " I will miss having her in my life, which she was a great part of, But feel no sympathy , cause she is were she wanted to be at this point in her life , Resting in peace and knowing she has touched so many hearts and left us here to make the best of what she left in each of us.
Tom Hatfield
November 2, 2007
Barbara, Lewie, Linda, Charlie and families: Know that you are loved by many and that we are thinking of you as you say goodbye to your Mom. She was always interested in everything going on in Dryden; sports, family, politics, her interest was keen and her love real. Your loss is shared by many as we all will miss her.
Terry (Patrick) Mingle
November 2, 2007
Gertie was a fantastic person. It was always fun to visit her on the farm when my sister boarded her pony there. She will certainly be missed by many. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.
Donald Smith
November 2, 2007
To: All the Stuttles and Hatfields.We have lost a very dear friend. Sincerest Sympathy
Don, Stephene and Dave Smith
BILL KIRK
November 2, 2007
HI LEWI AND BARB - I WANT TO PAY OUR RESPECT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. THINKING OF YOU BILL AND JEAN KIRK
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