FORESTVILLE: Herbert L. Gage, 76, of Rt. 39, Forestville, died Friday, December 21st, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a short illness. He was born in the Town of Hanover, on August 1, 1936, the son of the late Lyman and Margaret (White) Gage.
Mr. Gage owned & operated a Dairy Farm on Rt. 39, Forestville, for 50 years. He was a member of Upstate Milk Cooperative and enjoyed coon hunting.
Survivors include his wife Carol (Webber) Gage of Forestville, whom he married 50 years ago, on December 8, 1962, in the Perrysburg United Methodist Church, a son Arthur Gage, of Forestville, two daughters, Karen (Mahlon) Sommers, of Forestville, Patricia (Bruce) Hawkins, of Dunkirk, a brother Ralph (Donna) Gage, of Gowanda and a sister Mary Test, of Brocton. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Allen Gage.
Friends are welcome to call at the Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm from where Funeral Services will be held Thursday morning, at 11 o’clock, with Rev. Bruce M. Ellis, pastor of the Forestville Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Forestville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Forestville Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, Chestnut Street, Forestville, NY 14062. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
