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William Gately

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William Gately obituary, 1940-2022, Burnt Hills, NY

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William Gately Obituary

Burnt Hills, NY - William Gately, age 81 of Burnt Hills, NY, passed away on April 8, 2022, surrounded by family.Born on July 8, 1940 in Milford, CT, Bill graduated from Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. His work at General Electric’s Research and Development Center saw Bill awarded several patents and membership in the GE Quarter Century Club. Bill served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1969 as a military policeman in France for 18 months.Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Mullen) Gately; his sister Sharon Meyer and nephews, Scott (Lauren) Meyer and Robert (Liz Mulholland) Meyer. Bill was predeceased by his parents Ralph G. and Minnie R. (Wescott) Gately and brother Alan R. Gately.Friends and family are invited and may call on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 5:00-7:00pm at Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY.Interment with military honors will be on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 11:00am at Hillside Cemetery, Burnt Hills, NY.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Ballston Lake Emergency Squad, 1123 Ballston Lake Rd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019; the Ballston Lake Fire Department P.O. Box 1148, Ballston Lake, NY 12019; Burnt Hills Fire Department P.O. Box 37, Burnt Hills, NY 12027, or a charity of your choice.Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on William’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/william-gately

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Published by The Saratogian from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2022.

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Charles Morrison

August 29, 2022

I am so sad to hear about Bill's death. I spent many enjoyable hours at Bill and Rosemary's house listening to lectures on philosophy. Bill was a very kind, patient man.

Rick

April 13, 2022

May Bill's family feel a sense of warmth knowing how many people he touched. Many years I talked to Bill and he was the last true historian of the old burnt hills and knew my moms Seelye family well. Bill could take me back in time with his knowledge and stories he could tell. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. Another person of wisdom and knowledge now lost. So very sad for his loss.

Den

April 12, 2022

A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home

21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019

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Interment

11:00 a.m.

Hillside Cemetery

Burnt Hills, NY

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