Obituary of James T. Dye

Mr. James T. Dye, age 80 of Gloversville, entered into eternal rest to be with his extended family on Monday morning, October 13, 2008 at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville. Jim had fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 22, 1928 in London, England, one of seven children to the late Harry and Sarah Dye. He married Erica G. Young on April 9, 1950 and they crossed the ocean to Gloversville in October of 1952. Jim first worked at the former Sands Food and Garden Center in Johnstown. In 1953 he began his career at the Gloversville Dept. of Public Works where he retired as superintendant in 1985 following 32 years of service. He was of Episcopalian faith. Jim enjoyed watching and listing to the Lawrence Welk Show and its champagne music. Jim is survived by his wife Erica, also by three children: Susan L. Maryanopolis James, Terry J. Dye Sharon and Brian T. Dye, all of Gloversville; three grandchildren: Jennifer Maryanopolis, Nicholas Maryanopolis and Sara Dye. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Dr. R. W. Williams officiating. Interment will take place at FernDale Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.