GERALD B. BOOTH
PALMYRA: Gerald B. Booth 79 died Jan. 24, 2005 at a Dexter health care facility following a long illness. He was born in Newport Feb. 21, 1925 the son of Edwin D. and Muriel (Parker) Booth. He attended Newport schools and was a graduate of Newport, High School. Gerald was a veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Navy. Gerald married Dorothy T. Hazuka July 12, 1951 in New York City. He was a textile worker for most of his working life. He was employed in local woolen mills in Corinna and Pittsfield. Gerald loved the outdoors especially while hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Dorothy T. Booth of Palmyra, one son Paul G. Booth of South Portland, one brother William Booth of Pittsfield, one sister Virene DeBeck of Skowhegan, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Two sisters Muriel and Marie predeceased him.

Graveside committal services will be conducted in the spring at the family lot Riverside Cemetery Newport. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home 34 High St. Newport.