HUDSON FALLS – Gurney G. Bennett passed away peacefully in his home on November 17, 2021 after a long illness, surrounded by his companion, family & friends.
Born on September 27, 1950 in Hudson Falls NY, he was predeceased by his parents Robert F. Bennett & Thelma R. (Flanders) Bennett, and his brother Robert Fichtner.
He retired in 2014 from SCA Tissue in South Glens Falls due to illness.
As a child, his parents took his family camping at Boris Pond. As an adult, he kept up the tradition by camping with his friends Gordon Van Lint and Robert Laplant.
He had a lifelong fascination with trains and loved to watch live train videos online. He also loved bowling and darts. He never missed any of his grandchildren’s special events.
Left to cherish his memories are his companion Doreen “Corky” Bénard, his brother Glenn Fichtner and wife Barbara Fichtner of Argyle, his sister-in-law Roseanne Fichtner, his children Shemariah Carlisle of Hudson Falls, Jerica Bennett and partner Daniel Pronto-Gordon of Saratoga Springs, Dennis Patchen and partner Britt Patch of Queensbury, and Heather Wilkening of Hudson Falls and his grandchildren Raven Carlisle, John Wilkening, Rio Patch, Emma Ploof, and Abigail Ploof, and several nieces and nephews.
Steve Gorton was a close friend since childhood.
Special thank you to Rondo Gage for always being there.
A celebration of life will be held in Spring 2022 at his home.
Gurney your smile and good nature will be missed.
Such a wonderful man! Always smiling and saying he was doing great! RIP Gurney I hope you are hanging with Gordon ❤️❤️❤️
Rest in peace, my friend and enjoy your time in paradise. Your upbeat personality, your kind gentle nature and your smile will never be forgotten.
Gurney you will be missed by many. Always had fun hanging out and playing cards. Condolences to your family. RIP.
Gurney, although I didn’t know you well but I knew you through how the family always had something nice to say about you…you will be missed dearly. Give everyone a big hug for me.❤️
Although we lost touch over the years I have many fond childhood memories of Gurney. Rest in peace.
From the first time I met you Gurney, I realized what a sweet and gentle man you were, I will forever be greatful for the times we spent together, I was so glad to have you stand up with you’re brother when we got married last year. Our meetings for breakfast together,when you introduced me to a bacon cheddar omelet at Ginny Rae’s,now one of my favorites when Glenn and I go out for breakfast, I will miss our weekly phone calls , and every year when Halloween approaches I will think of you and buy the big bag of candy.
May you rest in the comfort of Our Heavenly Father ‘s arms until we meet again, it was an honor to have you as my Brother-in-law,
I will miss you so much,
Love , Barb
You will be missed Gurney.I will never forget your smile and the gentle sweet man that you always were.Thank you for being so good to my Aunt corky.