George E. Longhurst

Longhurst, George E. MALTA George Edwin Longhurst, 93, a long time resident of Latham, N.Y. and recently of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta, N.Y., passed away on August 27, 2012. He was the son of the late Grace and Edwin Longhurst. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Longhurst, his wife of 62 years, who predeceased him in 2005. George graduated from the former Mont Pleasant Technical High School, Schenectady, N.Y. in 1937, attended the University of Michigan and went to work for the General Electric Company as a mechanical engineer. He helped to develop radar systems during the World War II and later worked on projects for the Navy and the space program. He retired in 1984 and continued his life-long love of gardening, wood carving, and fishing at Friends Lake. He was a founding member of Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Loudonville Community Church. He is survived by three sons, Richard Longhurst (Laraine), Robert Longhurst (Dr. Masako Inamoto), Rev. Dr. James Longhurst (Jean); and four grandchildren, Gina Casey (Sean), Daniel Longhurst, Mark Longhurst (Faith McClellan), and Jennifer Boysen (Andrew). He is also survived by a brother Edwin Longhurst of South Carolina and predeceased by a sister, Janet Houlihan. The family extends its heartfelt thanks to so many supportive friends, and to the staff members of the Home of the Good Shepard and Saratoga Hospital for the excellent and compassionate care provided, particularly in the Saratoga Hospital Intensive Cardiac Care Unit. A memorial service will be held at Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in George's memory may be made to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Morris- Stebbins-Miner and Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180. (518) 272-3930.