GANSEVOORT – George Ernest Dashnaw, III, 44, went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
Born on December 2, 1975 in Glens Falls, he was the son of George “Ernie” Dashnaw, Jr. and Deborah (Grinnell) Coon.
George graduated from South Glens Falls High School and soon after began his working career. His first job was at Wilson’s Yamaha in Queensbury and then he was employed at General Electric until it closed. George’s last job was at Trius in Fort Edward, where he worked until his health declined.
He was a proud member of the NRA. George loved riding motorcycles and puttering around his home. Those around him were fortunate in that he could fix just about anything. George also was an animal lover. His shadow was his dog, Oliver. George was the happiest he had been in years spending time with his dog and his best friend and brother by another mother, Billy Sleezer.
George was a straight shooter. He would always tell you the truth, whether you liked it or not. To the enjoyment of those around him, George had a wicked sense of humor. He was the glue of his family. George would text, call or visit everyone each day. Those around him always felt his love.
He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his two aunts, Cindy and Sherry and his stepmother, Lori Dashnaw.
Survivors include his two children, Kara Rose Dashnaw and Michael George James Dashnaw; his parents George “Ernie” Dashnaw and Deborah (Grinnell) Coon; his brother, Benjamin Duane (Kristin) Dashnaw; and two nephews, whom he was very close, Benjamin and Brody.
Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Due to the pandemic, only 35 people are allowed in the funeral home at one time and social distancing and face masks are required.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 at St. Michael’s Church in South Glens Falls, with Rev. Tony Childs, pastor, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the NRA, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
My sincere sympathy goes out to both of his parents. Hope in time, .
your hearts will heal. My best to you both.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both Debbie and Ernie and the family I work with George for quite a few years as well a his father he will truly be miss by all Hes riding his motorcycle among the clouds now and watching over us all