Stephen D. Tomlinson

May 9, 1947 - December 8, 2019

Stephen David Tomlinson, age 72 a resident of Hope passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Gloversville, NY on May 9, 1947. The son of the late; David and Viola Sweet Tomlinson. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. In April of 1970 he married the love of his life Kathy Dingman and celebrated 49 years of marriage. He was employed for Coleco Industries as Facilities Manager for many years and in 1989 started Algonquin Construction Company where he was partners with his son Steven Tomlinson. He was also the Town of Hope Supervisor from 1993 to 1995. Stephen loved his family more than anything. He also loved his business, his dogs, his yearly trips to Florida and hunting for shells in the Ocean. Survivors include his wife; Kathy Tomlinson. Children; Shane (Lynn) Tomlinson, Steven (Colette) Tomlinson and Dacia (Robert) Ransom. Siblings; Deb Tomlinson and Michael Tomlinson. Grandchildren; Kyle (Rebecca) Tomlinson, Karlie Tomlinson (Fiancé Scott Parker), Steven (Katie) Tomlinson, Hanna Tomlinson, Ava Ransom, Alea Ransom, Robert Ransom and Matthew Tomlinson. Great grandchildren; Janet Tomlinson, Landon Tomlinson, Damien Hawley and Amelia Parker and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother; John Tomlinson. A memorial service will be held on Friday December 13, 2019 at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 NY-30, Gloversville, NY 12078 at 1 p.m. where there will be a gathering following the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave, Gloversville NY 12078. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.