In Memory Of
George Booth Matern, Sr.
1932
2023
George Booth Matern, Sr.
June 19, 1932 — July 29, 2023
REXFORD - George Booth Matern Sr., 91 --- husband, father, grandfather, uncle, outdoorsman and engineer --- died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Born in Schenectady to William and Pearl Booth Matern on June 19, 1932, George graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1950.
George began his career as a draftsman at General Electric and later worked as a mechanical engineer at Mictron in Sarasota, Fla., VTM Microwave in Boulder, Co., Environment One in Schenectady, and Anderson Instruments in Fultonville, N.Y.
An avid lover of the outdoors, George appreciated time spent in the woods --- hunting, camping, hiking or just wandering. Target shooting sessions with his
children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were special occasions. Days and nights at the family camp at Sacandaga Lake --- playing pinochle on the porch, swimming at the beach and eating extravagant meals --- were cherished moments with family.
Other adventures included rescue diving, snorkeling, downhill skiing and riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Like his father, George could fix almost anything. He drank his coffee light and sweet; vanilla milkshakes were another favorite --- a preference that continues today with younger family members.
He watched old movies on television and especially loved westerns. One of George's ambitions was to visit Monument Valley (located on the Navajo Nation within Arizona and Utah) the site of several John Wayne and other western movies. Along with wife Lynne, son George, daughter Peggy and her husband Allen. George eventually made the trip in September of 2019.
He appreciated cowboy music and singers Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Marty Robbins, among others. He also listened to American standards and quartets such as the Four Freshmen.
He was predeceased by brother Bill, sisters Jane McCarthy and Martha Franklin and grandson Jesse Frost.
George is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dorcas "Lynne" Matern; brothers, John (Carol) and Paul (Kathy), and sister Pearl Albrechtsen; children Pamela Franklin, Peggy (Allen) Brossman, George (Julie) Matern Jr., Lynn Matern-Boniecki (Tom); Beverly Matern (Michael Suhey); Christine (Robert) Breton; and Karen Ulrich. He also is survived by grandchildren Charlotte Cockerill, Eric Perkins, Andrew Frost, Jacob Orsini, David Jensen, Brandi Jensen, Mary McNeil, GT Matern, Matthew Breton, Misha Suhey, Morgan Ruggiro, Michelle Breton, Jane Suhey, Michael Breton and Jessica Matern-Boniecki; great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
George was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Schenectady and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. During his younger days he served with the National Guard.
Friends may call at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie on Friday, August 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Service will follow at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To share a memory of George or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Click here to view George's service
Born in Schenectady to William and Pearl Booth Matern on June 19, 1932, George graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1950.
George began his career as a draftsman at General Electric and later worked as a mechanical engineer at Mictron in Sarasota, Fla., VTM Microwave in Boulder, Co., Environment One in Schenectady, and Anderson Instruments in Fultonville, N.Y.
An avid lover of the outdoors, George appreciated time spent in the woods --- hunting, camping, hiking or just wandering. Target shooting sessions with his
children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews were special occasions. Days and nights at the family camp at Sacandaga Lake --- playing pinochle on the porch, swimming at the beach and eating extravagant meals --- were cherished moments with family.
Other adventures included rescue diving, snorkeling, downhill skiing and riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Like his father, George could fix almost anything. He drank his coffee light and sweet; vanilla milkshakes were another favorite --- a preference that continues today with younger family members.
He watched old movies on television and especially loved westerns. One of George's ambitions was to visit Monument Valley (located on the Navajo Nation within Arizona and Utah) the site of several John Wayne and other western movies. Along with wife Lynne, son George, daughter Peggy and her husband Allen. George eventually made the trip in September of 2019.
He appreciated cowboy music and singers Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and Marty Robbins, among others. He also listened to American standards and quartets such as the Four Freshmen.
He was predeceased by brother Bill, sisters Jane McCarthy and Martha Franklin and grandson Jesse Frost.
George is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dorcas "Lynne" Matern; brothers, John (Carol) and Paul (Kathy), and sister Pearl Albrechtsen; children Pamela Franklin, Peggy (Allen) Brossman, George (Julie) Matern Jr., Lynn Matern-Boniecki (Tom); Beverly Matern (Michael Suhey); Christine (Robert) Breton; and Karen Ulrich. He also is survived by grandchildren Charlotte Cockerill, Eric Perkins, Andrew Frost, Jacob Orsini, David Jensen, Brandi Jensen, Mary McNeil, GT Matern, Matthew Breton, Misha Suhey, Morgan Ruggiro, Michelle Breton, Jane Suhey, Michael Breton and Jessica Matern-Boniecki; great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
George was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Schenectady and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. During his younger days he served with the National Guard.
Friends may call at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie on Friday, August 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Service will follow at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To share a memory of George or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Click here to view George's service
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Friday, August 4, 2023
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