Rolland H. “Beezie” Wade

FORT EDWARD – Rolland H. “Beezie” Wade, Sr., 89, of Broadway, passed away, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 30, 2019.

Born on August 14, 1929 in South Bridge, MA, he was the son of the late Waldo and Myrtle Wade.   Beezie was a hard worker.  He grew up during the depression, taking any jobs he could get to support his family.

Beezie served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1959.  He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal.  Beezie worked for Native Textiles in Glens Falls for 13 years. He also made furniture at Telescope, Inc., in Granville and for 25 years he worked for Decora in Fort Edward, until his retirement in 1991.

In his younger years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and riding motorcycles.  Beezie also loved getting his hands dirty working on cars.   He spent many hours riding his bike on the bike path, from Fort Edward to Lake George.  You could also find him watching western movies on his TV.   Although, the center of his life was his family.  Beezie loved family picnics and spending time with his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his four children, Linda Wade of Corinth, Rolland H. Wade, Jr. and his significant other, Katherine Brumley of Saratoga Springs, Michael Wade and his significant other, Sandy Copeland of Queensbury and David Wade of Fort Edward; his step daughters, Caroline Greene and Robin Haflin; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; his brother, Clyde Wade of Argyle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery in Stillwater, with full military honors.Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.