David Marvin Laing

MORIAH — David "Dave" Laing, 59, was called home into the arms of our Lord suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at his home in the presence of his family.

Born in Ticonderoga, Oct. 22, 1950, he was a life long resident of Moriah, N.Y. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, loved to spend time on Blanchard Mountain hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed small projects around the house.

He was a graduate of Moriah Central School, Class of 1969 and attended Paul Smith's College. He worked at various construction projects to include The Egg in Albany, the South Mall, International Paper's Ticonderoga Mill, and the Gilboa Power Project. He owned and operated Laing Logging Inc. for almost 20 years. He later worked for A.P. Reale & Sons and Crown Point Equipment for the past 19 years.

His greatest enjoyment was his family, especially his grandson, David Matthew Laing.

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Ruth (Bryant) Laing. He is also survived by his parents, Freddie and Margaret (Lee) Laing; a sister and brother-in-law, Phylis and Brian Wilsey of Gansevoort, N.Y., and his sister, Rebecca Laing of Moriah; two children, Freddie Laing and wife Marissa Laing of Moriah and Daniel Laing and his companion Stephanie Popp and dog Baxley, also of Moriah; one grandson, David Matthew Laing; and many aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews; and cousins. He is also survived by a very special aunt and uncle, Ursula and Hookie Laing of Moriah. He is survived by his mother and father-in-law, Colleen and Charles Bryant of Port Henry; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Charles Cotey of Norwood, N.Y., Daniel Bryant and his companion Brenda Baker of Port Henry, Charles and Marie Bryant of Port Henry, Edward and Sue Bryant of Port Henry, Alice and John Sadallah of New Hartford, N.Y., Kevin Bryant and his fiancée Elena Snavely of Long Beach, Calif., Timothy and Irina Bryant of Port Henry, Colleen Bryant and Joseph Bryant of Guilderland, N.Y., and Mary Bryant of Glastonbury, Conn.

Dave touched many hearts and was a friend to all that knew him.

There will be no calling hours at Dave's request. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Port Henry, N.Y. Friends and relatives may gather at the K of C Hall in Port Henry, N.Y., following the Mass.

Donations in Dave's memory may be made to Town of Moriah Ambulance Squad, the Moriah Fire Department, St. Patrick's Church of Port Henry, N.Y., or Moriah Methodist Church of Moriah, N.Y.