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Wallace Colvin Obituary

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. - Wallace Foster Colvin, 60, of Cambridge, N.Y., died unexpectedly Saturday morning, February 8, 2014, at the Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 30, 1953, in Rutland.
Mr. Colvin graduated from the Arlington (Vt.) High School in 1972 and the Rhema Bible College in 1993.
In Vermont, he grew up in Arlington, had been a resident of Danby for 18 years and Fair Haven for several years until September when he relocated to Cambridge to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Colvin married Mary Gaiotti on February 22, 1977.
He was a member of the Good Ground Church in Cohoes, N.Y.
Mr. Colvin was employed by the Ginacola Construction Co. for several years until retiring due to his failing health.
He was the pastor of the Mountain of the Lord Church in Danby for several years.
Mr. Colvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and was an avid football fan of the New York Giants and the New York Jets.
Survivors include his wife of Cambridge, N.Y.; a daughter, Carman Bogle and her husband Scott of Cambridge, N.Y.; a son, Matthew Colvin and his wife Laura of White Creek, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Austin Hackman, Angelina Hackman, Garrett Hackman, Gabrielle Hackman, Christian Colvin, Camron Colvin and Hanalynn Colvin.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Natalie Hackman, and a son-in-law, Roy Hackman.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Wallingford-Aldous Funeral Home, 187 North Main St., Wallingford, Vt.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Roadside Chapel Assembly of God Church, 1680 Town Line Road, Rutland, Vt. The Rev. Wendell Williams, pastor of the Good Ground Church in Cohoes, N.Y., will officiate.
Burial will be at a later date in the Danby-Scottsville Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the Wallingford-Aldous Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wallace F. Colvin Memorial Fund, C/O Aldous, 44 North Main St., Rutland, VT 05701.

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Published by Rutland Herald from Feb. 9 to Feb. 13, 2014.

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Cathy Persons

February 16, 2014

Mary, so sorry to hear about Wally. Thinking of you!

Mary Hahn

February 14, 2014

Love to all your lovely family, Mary

joseph sallisky

February 13, 2014

We were great friends in school. I have good memories of the times at Arlington High school and he is one of then. My condolences to the family.

Angela Sheldrick

February 11, 2014

Mary(and family),
I am so sorry to hear about Walley's passing. My condolences are with you during this difficult time..

February 11, 2014

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU SHARON WESCOTT

Michael & Cindy Moyer

February 11, 2014

To the Colvin Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Last time we saw Wally we were at a funeral in Fair Haven and took a walk down to his house and sat with him on his porch and had a nice long talk.... You all our in our thoughts and prayers!

Billie jean ackert

February 11, 2014

Mary, Matt, Carmon and family, I'm so sorry about your loss. I'm sorry I will not be able to make it to the service. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Billie Jean Ackert

Dee Dee

February 11, 2014

Mary and family I am so sorry to hear of Wally's passing. I know he will be up moving around doing all the things he enjoyed in life that he was unable to do these last few years. Take comfort in your faith this is when you need it the most.

mb

February 11, 2014

Family and friends will miss your loved one. Please be assured that our heavenly father will not forget your loved family member, and may you draw comfort from prayer during this time of sorrow. Psalms 145:18,19

Gladys Blockburger

February 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Dianne Dusha Mosher

February 10, 2014

I haven't seen Wally in 40 years but I remember the fun times we had in the Yankee Doodlers Drum and Bugle Corp, Sunderland School dances and good times with all the Halls on Sunderland Hill. It sounds like he had a full life after we all left school. Thoughts and prayers with his family.

Lee Mason-cross

February 10, 2014

so sorry to hear of Wally's passing. I hope the children and grandchildren bring happiness to you on your day of sadness. My prayers are will you,.

Zeke Zidovsky

February 10, 2014

A good friend and a good man gone to soon. RIP Wallie.

Diana Turner

February 10, 2014

Mary so sorry for your loss
what a great husband father and grandfather he was he will be missed by so many
my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard time we love you

The Bissette's

February 10, 2014

Mary and Family,

Mary we are so sad to hear of Wally's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. We are here if you need anything.

February 9, 2014

mary and family we are praying for you all sorry for your loss bob barrett jr

Bradley Bender

February 9, 2014

Mary and family,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time and my prayers for strength and encouragement are with you.

joseph warfle

February 9, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

February 9, 2014

We are all so very sorry for your loss and are thinking of your family during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing his last moments with us.
~The RRMC Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit teams~

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