Lakeville/Geneseo: Gordon A. Larson, 84 years, of Groveland Road, Geneseo, NY formerly of Lakeville, NY died Monday, January 16, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Jamestown, NY, the son of Floyd and Marjorie Ball Larson. A graduate of Batavia High School, he pursued a very successful career with Niagara Mohawk (now National Grid), retiring as the supervisor of the transportation department at the Avon facility. He served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II. A member of the Lakeville Fire Dept. and its Exempt Club, he served as fire chief for five years. He also was a member of the Henrietta Moose Club and the Masonic Lodge. Gordy served as Town Justice in the Town of Livonia for ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; children, Karen (Eldon) Cutlip of Idaho, Eileen (James) Preston of Livonia, Keith (Lisa) Larson of Hemlock, Zoe (John) Hamilton of Colorado. Step son, Jeffrey (Karin) Staley of Minnesota. 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his step daughter, Tracy Erwin.
Wednesday, 2 – 4, 7 – 9 PM, friends are welcome to call at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 AM with Rev. John H. Hayes officiating. Burial, St. Michaels Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY or the Rochester Honor Flight, PO Box 23581, Rochester, NY 14692. To send condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My sincere condolences to all the Larson family. jim raffa englewood,florida
Karen, Eileen, Keith, Zoe – and others,
Blessings & peace to you, my family. Sorry I wasn’t able to be there to attend, and for your loss. My heart is full, and I miss all of you. I am glad I was there for his surprise 80th birthday and to catch up with him, and rest of you. Rest in peace, Uncle Gordy.
John john.finity at yahoo dot com
Eileen, Jim, and to the rest of Gordy’s family; I’m sorry for your loss and my sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. I am sorry I could not attend his services, but you all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.