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Ernest "Kirk" Gifford
of Kirkwood
Ernest "Kirk" Gifford, 90, of Kirkwood, NY, passed away March 30, 2010 while in HPH Hospice in Dade City, FL. He was born January 22, 1920 in Greenhurst, MD to John and Lavenia Gifford. He was predeceased by his parents; a very special step-mother, Louise; first wife, Arlene; daughter, Patricia Harding Martin; grandbaby, Linda Galusha, and three brothers, Ralph, Francis, and John Gifford. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty; daughter, Arlene Galusha; three step-children, Linda (Eric) Mahon, Sharon (Ray) Shortino and James (Dawn) Van Patten; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Jill), Daryl, Deron (Laura) Galusha, Arlene Lavare, Laurie (William) Stets, Jeffrey Harding and Judith Harding Tobin; 12 great grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd (Catherine) Gifford; three sisters, Nancy Hedrick, Mary Gifford, and Rachel (Jay-Dee) Blevins; three sisters-in-law, Irene and Jean Gifford, and Doris Ziegler; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Kirk was a former Kroehler MFG employee, past president and over 50 years a very active member of the Binghamton Boat Club. He loved spending every moment possible with family and friends on the club grounds at Seneca Lake. He forever kept his love of boating and being near the water from his childhood times. When not on their farm, spent at the "Gifford Shanty" at "Wild Duck" near the Chesapeake Bay.
Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service being held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Tracy Creek Memorial Church at 11 a.m. in Vestal, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to HPH Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave, Dade City, FL 33525.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Gifford
tom and sandy williams jr.
April 16, 2010
Arlene, you probley dont remember me but i was a neighbor.Kirk and i talked a lot over the early years.He was a fine man. Are prayers are with you
April 14, 2010
Betty and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Mitrus family.
Dionetta Hudzinski
April 14, 2010
Arlene, so sorry to hear of your Dad's Death. I have some very fond memories of both your Dad and Mom as our neighbors for all those years. And you as our babysitter. It was a nice surprise to run into you in October. You are in my thoughts and prayers - Dionetta Hudzinski
Leanne Coolbaugh
April 13, 2010
Dear Betty,
The BBC won't be the same without Ernie and Leon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
The Coolbaugh Family.
Frank S. Bush
April 13, 2010
Dear Betty and Family...
Lynnda and I are with you in this chapter of his life. We will miss his humor, kind words and wisdom. He will always be in our prayers...
Frank and Lynnda Bush
Beverly and Ron Crawford
April 13, 2010
Dear Betty and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May all the good times you and Kirk have shared be a comfort to you.
Beverly Zimmer
April 13, 2010
Betty,
I am so sorry to read of Kirk's death.
God is good..know Kirk's work here was finished and God called him home. Also know God will sustain you now.
In sympathy,
Beverly Noyes Zimmer
Toni (Wolcott) Dean
April 13, 2010
Laurie, I am so sorry to see that your Grandpa passed on. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ken & Barbara Lenish
April 13, 2010
Dear Betty,
We would like to express our sincere sympathy in the passing of Kirk. May your fond memories together get you through this difficult time. Thinking of you,
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