ANDES - Walter B. Gladstone, 92, of Andes, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

He was born on Dec. 21, 1929, in Andes, to Edna Bresee Gladstone Benedict and Walter B. Gladstone.

After graduating from Andes Central School, Walter attended Cornell University. His college career was cut short when he returned home to take care of his family's business after his father fell ill.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and served in the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1956.

On Sept. 21,1957, Walter married Patricia Morgan of Delhi. They lived at Gladstone Acres (later Gladstone Farm) where they raised their three children on the dairy farm. Walter was passionate about working with quality dairy cows, growing crops and taking care of the land. He was extremely proud of being recognized as a FFA National Star Farmer.

When the opportunity arose, Walter loved stream fishing in the local brooks. He also enjoyed hunting with friends around town.

Walter dedicated his life to giving and providing to others and volunteered for many organizations in Delaware County. He was elected Andes town supervisor for four terms and mayor for three terms and served as a board member of Andes Central School and SUNY Delhi College Council. He was also actively involved in Cornell Cooperative Extension where he served as a 4-H Camp Shankitunk board member.

Walter served as a volunteer firefighter for the Andes Fire Department, was a director of the National Bank of Delaware County, served on the hospital board in Margaretville, was a Free Mason with Delaware River Lodge Number 439, an Andes Cemetery board member, and elder and trustee for the Presbyterian Church.

Walter was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Patricia; and his longtime partner, Dorothy Rider. He is survived by his three children, Polly Della Crosse, Nancy (Scot) Harris, and Walter Morgan (Margaret) Gladstone; eight grandchildren, Hope, Meghan, Morgan, Sydney, Morgan, Walter William, John and Matthew; 10 great-grandchildren, Olen, Reid, Eliya, Lincoln, Harrison Walter, Hannah, Bresee, Madeline, Walter Warren and Grant; two sisters, Gloria Hendricks and Carol Loeb; and special friend, Ricky Gabriel.

Calling hours will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at MacArthur Funeral Home in Delhi, and noon until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Andes Presbyterian Church, with a funeral service to follow at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 34570 St. Hwy. 10, Suite 2, Hamden, NY 13782.

Arrangements entrusted to Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville and collaboration with MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.