Ms. Gretchen R. Garvine

October 4, 1936 - October 9, 2018

Gretchen (Gerrie) R. Garvine, 82, of Johnstown passed after a brief illness, on October 9th, 2018, with her loving family by her side. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Gretchen was born on October 4th, 1936, to the late Bruno and Gretchen Hugg in Amsterdam, NY. Gerrie also told stories about times she spent at Friends School, Wilmington, Delaware, and her friends she went to school with. She studied to be an LPN and took various photography classes. Gerrie was the innkeeper for many years at the Inn at The Bridge, in Northville. She spent a few years of her life being a loving and caring foster parent to several teenagers. She was an avid reader her whole life. She loved to knit; crochet and her newest crafting love had been quilting. Her first love and most treasured times were spent with her family. Gerrie was the mother to eight children; Michael R. Brenna, Cathleen (William) Abel, Susan Frye, Mary Garvine, Rebecca (Sterling) Gartung, Reuben H. (Bethany) Garvine III, Peter Garvine, and Judith Johnson. She was the grandmother to 17 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 19 great-grandchildren. In keeping with Gerrie’s wishes, there will be no formal services and a private family interment. Family and friends will hold a Celebration of Life at a date to be announced. Memorial contributions can be made to Ayers Animal Shelter, Green Mountain Pug Rescue or an animal charity of one’s choice. Online condolences and future service details can be found at www.ehleandbarnet.com.