Tracy L. Tilison

1976 - 2021

Tracy L. Tilison 45, most recently of Richmondville, died tragically on Sunday, August 29th along with her devoted 'ride partner' and father, Tom as the result of a motorcycle accident on Rte. #7 in Richmondville. Tracy was born February 26, 1976 in Niskayuna, NY a daughter to Thomas and Robin (Countryman) Tilison. She was a graduate of Schoharie High school and later attended college at Mildred Elly where she earned an MOA certification. Tracy served her community as a former member of the Central Bridge Volunteer Fire Department and was a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders. For the past 7 years, she worked as a Monitor Technician for Capital Care Cardiology in Albany. In her spare time, Tracy liked to stay fit and go to the gym, she enjoyed the outdoors, but what she enjoyed the most was riding with her beloved father on his motorcycle and living by the virtue of her faith, family and friends. Survivors include her children, Haley Dorrough and Robert Dorrough both of Central Bridge, their father; Cliff Dorrough of Central Bridge, her mother, Robin (Countryman) Tilison of Richmondville, her paternal grandmother, Eleanor Tilison, her sister, Tara (Steven) Palmer of Richmondville along with many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. A joint period of visitation will be held for both Tracy and Tom from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 10th at the Fusion Church, 375 N. Grand Street, Cobleskill followed by a joint memorial service at 5 PM. Burial will be held privately at Grosvenor's Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and for the love and compassion that Tracy and Tom both had for veterans, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Tracy and Tom to the American Legion Honor Guard, C/O Myron Kniskern, 144 Court St. Richmondville, NY 12149 OR to Leatherstocking Honor Flight, PO Box 621, Cobleskill, NY 12043. The Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home of Cobleskill and the Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie are assisting the Tilison family. Please visit www.guffinfuneralhome.com to leave a special message for Tracy and Tom's family.