Hebron, NY – Gary Edward Nims, age 69, unexpectedly passed away on January 31, 2023 at the home he loved.

Gary was born on November 23, 1953 in Glens Falls, NY, the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Green) Nims. Gary attended high school in Hudson Falls.

Afterwards, he proudly served as a flight line mechanic in the United States Air Force. He then received his Vocational Instructor Certification from St. Rose, in Albany.

He taught welding in the NYS Correctional System for 30 years and at BOCES evening program for 25 years. He retired from the NYS Dept. of Corrections in 2012. His students will long remember the knowledge he shared with them. His retirement afforded him more time to work on his “piece of heaven” in Hebron. He made a pond and other improvements to the property. There was no better way to spend his days than using his “real life” tonka toys throughout the property.

After his retirement he spent time with his sons, Chad and Adam, helping out at Nims Services where he quickly became Grandpa Gary to all.

He married Mary Ann Marschhauser, after many years together, on August 6, 2010. They had a wonderful, adventure-filled life together. They enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with all the people they cherished. Gary was devoted to his family. He especially loved spending time with his beloved granddaughters. They had great bonding experiences while camping, fishing, and hunting. While his boys were in school, and later the granddaughters, Gary was always a proud supporter at their sporting events. They felt very blessed not only with the land and home they loved in Hebron, but with the neighborhood that came with it. He was known to the younger ones as Gare-Bear. The monthly neighborhood poker game was always a favorite.

Gary was predeceased by his parents and a brother Richard (Bonita). He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann and his two sons Adam (Jennifer) of Hartford and Chad of Queensbury. He was blessed with five granddaughters: Alondra, Karlee, Victoria and Ava and Lillyanna (daughters of Trisha Sawyer). He was also blessed with a “bonus” granddaughter, Kaylee. He will be missed by his sisters: Kathleen Crouch (Mark) of Arizona and Karen Kelly (Charles) of Queensbury and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Monday, February 6, 2023 at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Noon at Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duel Rd. Schuylerville, NY 12871 with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Rescue Squad, POB 153, 12832Granville, NY or Wounded Warriors.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary Nims, please visit Tribute Store

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Bushnell, Florida – Harold Spencer Beckwith – September 3,1922 to February 2, 2023

The family of Harold Spencer Beckwith announces his passing on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the age of 100 years, 6 months and 9 days. Harold was born September 24, 1922 in Corunna, Michigan, the son of the local Blacksmith. Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 77 years. Harold will be lovingly remembered by his children James (Denice) Beckwith and Jerry Beckwith (deceased). Harold will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren Mellissa (Brian) Tort, Stephanie (Erik) Elliott, Steven Beckwith, Sheri Beckwith and Timothy Beckwith and great grandchildren Samantha, Kaleb and Avri. In addition to the immediate family Harold is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Harold enjoyed a lifetime of being creative. He owned and operated a thriving business at Houghton Lake, Michigan for 12 years, followed by many years with contractors and builders at Houghton Lake and in the Leesburg, Florida area. He also thoroughly enjoyed the craft/art of woodworking with unique and custom home furnishings.

Harold had several opportunities for missions trips through the Work and Witness Program of the Church of the Nazarene, taking him on trips to Nicaragua and Alaska through his son James. His abilities as a welder enabled the construction of several churches. His craft abilities were stretched in the ability to design and build hundreds of wooden communion sets for congregations and pastors. His work in this field enabled communion sets to be placed in 23 countries and several hundred pastors hands in the form of visitation sets. If all of the sets produced were used at one time, over 17,000 individuals could be served the sacraments.

Harold was also known as a person who could maneuver his way through fixing many objects that were considered broken or used up. Words around the house and among friends were often “If it is broke or doesn’t work, give it to Harold, he will get it working again, he can fix anything”.
After a lifetime of giving 110% he is now joined with Lilah, resting with Jesus and enjoying their joy leading him through The Promised Land.

A private Funeral Service in memory of Harold will be held for the family. Arrangements for Harold are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home, 134 North Highway 27/441, Lady Lake, Florida 32159. Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

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Wilmington, VT – Born the 28th of March, 1949 in Gardner, Massachusetts, Marshall “Marty” Ellis Goodell was the son of Marshall Terrance Goodell and Helen Mildred Ellis. He grew up in Athol, Massachusetts where he attended local schools, played ball with other local neighborhood children and enjoyed episodes of “Howdy Doody,” “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Gunsmoke.”

1969 began his military career. In the Army, he spent time overseas in Germany. Upon his return, he accepted employment at Mount Snow as a lift operator eventually becoming a welder. Later, he ventured out as a private contractor welder and took jobs in California, Colorado, Michigan and the Dominican Republic. In more recent years, he enjoyed making delivers for FedEx as a custom critical driver. Marty volunteered for the Wilmington Fire Department for 33 years where he formed many close friendships and stories of comedic proportion.

Marty enjoyed hiking, skiing, the ocean, road trips, good books and peanut butter cookies. Some of the happiest memories of his life were formed on the shores of Rye Beach, his time with the fire department and in the company of his devoted family of which he was immensely proud and vigilant.

Marty passed away peacefully on January 10th under the adept and devoted care of the staff at Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vermont thus ending his 11 year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

An exemplary son, brother, husband and father, Marty is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine Esther Goodell (Boyd), his daughter, Jennifer Dawn Goodell, son, Craig Michael Goodell sister Mary Jane Spencer (Goodell) and her husband, Maurice Spencer. He leaves four grandchildren- Brialyn Renee, Ethan Michael, Keiron Christopher and Ellyanna Lea as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his loving parents, Marshall Terrance and Helen Mildred Goodell and his sister Marjorie Goodell.

Services with military honors will be held at the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home on Saturday January 28 at 1pm , a memorial reception will follow the service at the Wilmington Fire House.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wilmington Fire Department or the Vermont Veteran’s Home in care of the Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363. 

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