John W. Gough

Gough, John W. REXFORD John W. Gough, 74, formerly of Charlton, passed away in his home Sunday, August 7, 2011, surrounded by family. Born in Swampscott, Mass., in 1936 he was a graduate of Swampscott High School and entered the General Electric machinist apprentice program in 1954. He received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Tufts University in 1960. Following which, he and his family moved to Schenectady where he furthered his education through the KAPL/RPI program, ultimately earning his PhD in 1970. Throughout his career he was an engineer, lead engineer, and engineering manager at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, G.E. Large D-C Motor Division and M. A. O. In 1998 Dr. Gough received a KAPL Engineering/Scientist award for excellence and outstanding engineering contribution. In his retirement, John enjoyed spending time with his family, travel and volunteer work repairing audio book players for the blind. For 44 years he was member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenville, working as an usher, council president and was a member of the Black and Blue Thumb club. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy; his children Robert (Maureen), Sharon Salvi (John Jr.), Kenneth (Geralyn) and Marcia Ewing (Jeffrey); he leaves grandchildren, Brandon Salvi, Dana Gough, Grace Ewing and Carlianna Ewing; as well as step-grandchildren, John Salvi III, Traci Salvi and Michael Salvi. He also leaves sisters, Sandra Largel and Joanne Gregory, both of Tampa, Fla. A celebration of John's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 547 Saratoga Rd., Glenville. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row., Albany, NY 12205 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 547 Saratoga Rd. Glenville, NY 12302. glenvillefuneralhome.com