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Gail Van Kuren Obituary
ALBANY - Gail (Eastman) Van Kuren, 86, of Albany, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Robert S. Van Kuren of 66 years. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Vera and F. Raymond Eastman.
She leaves behind her beloved children, James R. Van Kuren (Maggie May Spaulding), Terry L. Van Kuren-Bohl (Edward A. Bohl); two grandchildren, Julianne Marie and Robert August; brother, Robert Eastman (Lillian); niece, Linda Brown; nephew, David Eastman; also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. Gail retired from the state of Office of General Services as a purchasing officer.
In her retirement years, she loved spending time with family, lifelong friends (The Golden Girls) and doting on her grandchildren. Gail was an excellent gardener and loved to bake.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, N.Y. 12204.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205. A Memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with inurnment being held at Graceland Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
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A friend who shared wonderful thoughts on Facebook.
May 1, 2025
The average person spends more than 1/3 of their life in the workplace. If you are lucky, you will find someone to connect with, that one person you can relate to - the colleague who makes you a better person. As a new trainee in 1980, Gail Van Kuren was my "person" at OGS in Albany, NY. I moved away in 1997, but we remained long distance friends. In 2019, we happily met for brunch when I was in Albany. We were totally comfortable in each other's presence, and just picked up where we left off! Gail was one of the kindest, most thoughful people I know. We had wonderful conversations about work/husbands/life, during coffee breaks on the 29th floor, and she was always a voice of reason. Moreover, Gail offered great advice when I became a new mother. Over the years, she never forgot my daughter's birthday, and happily celebrated her marriage and birth of a son. Allie loved her too. I am beyond sad to hear that she recently passed away. RIP Gail, you are a beautiful soul.
Mary Ellen White
April 22, 2025
Terry & Family
So sorry for your loss. Gail was long time neighbor....always ready to stop & chat when working in her beautiful gardens! May she rest in peace!
Andrew Kissel
April 19, 2025
Terry, I am sorry for your loss. May she RIP.
Monica Wilkes
April 18, 2025
So sad to read about Gail. What a wonderful person and employee. She was fair, ethical, and so efficient. She was such a caring person. We often talked about her doll collection. So happy to have spent a delightful lunch with her last year. Sincerest sympathy to all the family.
Monica Wilkes
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