Gilbert L. Porter, 88, of Peach Blow Road, Cato passed away June 15, 2016, as a result of complications of Alzheimer's. He had been a resident of the Commons at St. Anthony since last September.
Gilbert was one of three students (all boys) that attended Peach Blow Road School, and continued his education at Cato-Meridian School.
Gilbert married Grace Wilson Porter on April 24, 1948, and she survives him. Gilbert and Grace ran a dairy farm in Conquest. In later years, Gilbert worked at Baldwin and Criss Sawmill, and also served four years as a Councilman for the Town of Conquest.
The Porters enjoyed hosting family and friends both at their home and their camp on Duck Lake. Gilbert was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed one.
Gilbert was a devoted son of Robert and Edna Porter and was the youngest of eleven children, including brothers Newton, Norris, Lloyd, Lyle, Glenn, and sisters Gladys, Evelyn, Marian, Joyce, and Carol Lunkenheimer, his only surviving sibling.
Gilbert will be missed by those who loved him including his wife Grace, daughters Susan Sova Powers and Barbara Dawson O'Connell, grandchildren Scott and Ryan Sova, Kimberly Crandon, and James and Jason Dawson. He also leaves 9 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Monday, June 20, from 2:00-4:00 with a funeral service to follow at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Service in Cato. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Countryside United Methodist Church, 10511 Duck Lake Rd, Port Byron, NY 13140; or the Conquest Volunteer Fire Department, 10351 Slayton Rd, Port Byron, NY 13140.