Francis C. Town

July 21, 1930 - October 23, 2016

Francis C. Town, age 86, a resident of the Town Of Ephratah went home to be with the Lord Sunday October 23, 2016 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany NY. He was born in Johnstown, NY on July 21, 1930, the son of the late Glenn and Jane Peck Town. He was employed by the City of Gloversville for many years until his retirement. Francis was a Army paratrooper during the Korean War. He attended the Cranberry Creek Community Church and was a Lifetime Member of the VFW of Broadalbin. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, was an avid bird watcher, enjoyed the outdoors, and playing around on his backhoe. He had a great sense of humor and infectious laugh that always ended with tears. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Jeannette LeDuke Town of the Town Of Ephratah. The children they raised together are: Vicky (James) Jones of New Hampshire, Robert (Theresa) Town of Johnstown, William White of Florida, Harry (Sandra) Town of Gloversville, Thomas White of Johnstown, Chyrle White of Schenectady, Douglas (Lavina) Town of Johnstown, Sharon (Ronald) Vaughn of Gloversville, Whitney White of Johnstown, Lori (Alan)Pabis of Gloversville, Dawn Thomas (Matthew Cole) of Johnstown, and Matthew (Mary) Town of the Town of Ephratah. He is also survived by many, many, many, grandchildren as well as many, many, many, many, great grandchildren, a boat load of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers; Richard and Donald and his sisters; Dorothy Fancher and Gladys Town. Arrangements are by the Gloversville Funeral Service. An open house and celebration to honor his life will be held at his home, 331 Hart Road, St. Johnsville on Saturday November 5, 2016 from Noon to 5 p.m. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in his memory to the Stratton VA Medical Center Fisher House (Albany NY). Condolences may be made to the family online at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com.