Watson, Ismay

Birth

Ismay Watson was born April 1, 1896, at Mineral Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Hattie Ruland Watson of Cobleskill. Her siblings were:

• Mrs. Fred (Viva) Mattice of Schenectady

Occupation

Mrs. Gaige was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, and sang in the church choir for many years. She was also active in operettas, cantatas, and other singing groups.

Marriage & Children

Ismay Watson married Harry L. Gaige. THeir children were:

• Wayne Gaige of Schenectady
• Edward Gaige of Tobyhanna, Pa.
• James Gaige of Altamont

Death

Ismay Watson Gaige, a lifelong resident of Aftsmont died Monday, Oct 5,(1970) at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home after a long illness.

Obituary

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Ismay Watson Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — October 9, 1970

Ismay W. Gaige

Mrs. Ismay Watson Gaige, a lifelong resident of Aftsmont died Monday, Oct 5,(1970) at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born April 1, 1896, at Mineral Springs, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Hattie Ruland Watson of Cobleskill. Her. mother died when she was six, years old, and she came to Altamont to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Wilber Whipple. Later she lived for many years with Mr. and Mrs. Montford A. Sand of Main St.

Mrs. Gaige was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, and sang in the church choir for many years. She was also active in operettas, cantatas, and other singing groups.

Survivors include three sons, Wayne Gaige of Schenectady, Edward Gaige of Tobyhanna, Pa., and James Gaige of Altamont; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Viva) Mattice of Schenectady, 15 grandchildren and three. great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several aunts and cousins.

Funeral services were held from the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Thursday afternoon, with Rev. James K. Hilton officiating. Interment was at Knox Cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise — October 9, 1970

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