Gary Freeman

April 26, 1951 - February 11, 2020

Gary Freeman, 68, of Kimberly Lane, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. He was born in Lowell, Mass., on April 26, 1951, the son of Clarence and Bernice (Tower) Freeman. After graduating from Oxford Hills High School, Gary entered the United States Air Force with 22 years of service. While in the service Gary received the Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Small Ammo Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and many more ribbons. Gary married Beth Hallenbeck in Northville, N.Y., in 1975, who passed away Nov. 2, 2013. He worked at Curtis Lumber in Plattsburgh, in contractor sales. Gary was a member of the Shriners and the ABA. In Gary's spare time he enjoyed talking politics, playing cards, spending time with his grandchildren and watching the NY Yankees. He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Ashlaw and her companion William Rabideau of Morrisonville, Heidi and Frank Freeman of Morrisonville; mother-in-law, Marian Hallenbeck of Gloversville; brother-in-law Don Woolley of Harrison, Maine; sister-in-law Debra Hallenbeck of Seneca, N.Y.; grandchildren, Tyler, Ethan and Katelyn Freeman and Landon Ashlaw; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, sisters Bernice Woolley and Charlene Woolley. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service that will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Prospect St. Northville, NY 12134 at noon. Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa FL 33607 or online at donate.lovetotherescue.org.