GANSEVOORT – Walter Jay Deyoe, 86, of Gansevoort, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Washington Center in Argyle.
Born on February 20, 1930, in Kingsbury, he was the son of the late Leona Gonyea and raised by his grandparents, the late John and Edna Deyoe.
He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.
On April 30, 1950, he married Teresa Picheo at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls.
Walter worked for many years as the Produce Manager for Price Chopper in Glens Falls.
He loved woodworking and most of all, the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.
Walter was a past member of the Eagles Aerie in South Glens Falls and served as their President in 1985.
His brothers, Hilon and Erwin Potter, a sister Ruth Beames, and his daughter, Robin predeceased him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Teresa (Picheo) Deyoe of Gansevoort his children, Carol Brooks and her husband, Jerry, Kathy Deyoe and her companion Wally Swinton, Jayne Relyea and husband Bill (deceased), Tony Deyoe and his companion, Melva Hughes, Nancy Swinton and her husband, Don, Patti Meyers and her husband Rick, Ken Deyoe and his wife, Patty, Peggy Blaise and her husband, Virgil, Ann Jones and her husband, J.P. and Walt and Teresa’s special son, Peter; a sister, Beverly Duggan; 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls with the Rev. Tony Childs, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church officiating. Following the service family & friends are invited to a celebration of Walter’s life at Ken and Patty’s home, 96 Fourth St., Glens Falls.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Walter’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to the charity of one’s choice.