Henry J. ‘Hank’ Trombley

Born in Plattsburgh on Jan. 7, 1932, he was the son of Florence Mitchell and Henry A. Trombley. He married Gayle Reynolds Wilson on Sept. 14, 1985. Gayle sadly predeceased him on March 30, 1998. When Hank and Gayle married, Hank happily gained two daughters and two sons. He is survived by his daughters Pamela Wilson and Tina Leonard and her husband Joe, and his sons Wesley Wilson and his wife Cheryl, and Walter Wilson and his wife Ellie. Grandpa Hank is also survived by five grandchildren: Daci (Leonard) Shenfield, Joseph Leonard, Ashley Lavery, Trisha Lavery, and Donald Wilson and two great grandchildren: Maeve and Carson Leonard.

Hank was employed by the Grand Union and then the Bass Outlet store until his retirement. Hank was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War from Dec. 27, 1950, to Feb. 1, 1953, as a surgical medic. He was an active member of the American Legion for over 50 years, marching in many Jay parades.

Hank was always in a good mood, a happy-go-lucky guy, and everybody loved being around him. He often had a play on words and a way of making people laugh. He had a great love for reading and an uncanny ability to master any crossword puzzle in front of him. He could always be found walking around Mirror Lake, on the golf course or rooting for his teams, the Giants and the Yankees. When Gayle and Hank met, it was a match made in heaven. They had many happy years together, and we are hoping they are reunited. Gone from our world, but in our hearts forever.

Calling hours will take place at M.B. Clark Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid on Friday, July 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. with a short prayer service at 2 p.m., a graveside committal service to follow at the North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid, officiated by the Rev. Paul Kelly.

Friends wishing to remember Hank may make a memorial contribution to the American Legion Post 0504, P.O. Box 27, AuSable Forks, NY 12912.