Obituary of Gerald Marshall

Gerald F. Marshall, 86, of Malone, N.Y., passed away on February 4, 2024, at his home under the care of his loving family and Hospice of the North Country. Born on January 12, 1938, in Mountain View, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert and Georgina Degon Marshall. He graduated high school and was a Heavy Equipment Operator at ALCOA in Massena, N.Y. He was also a member of the Army National Guard from 1968-1989. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved golf, AMVETS Softball, riding snow sleds and scratch off lottery tickets. He took great pride in his hunting camp in Bellmont. He was married to the former Barbara Bigness. She survives. Other survivors include his sons: Randy F. (Heather Ford) Marshall, Ronald William (Marie) Marshall and Michael Paul (Elizabeth) Marshall, his daughter: Paula Marie Marshall, a nephew: Erwin Villnave, grandchildren: Michael Marshall and his fiancé Tayna Reyome, Dereck (Ashley) Marshall, Meagan (David) LaPlant, Daniel (Chelsea) Marshall, Hanna Lamica, John Marshall & Nicholas Marshall, Great Grandchildren: Brooke LaPlant, Colton LaPlant, Bentley Marshall, Grayson Marshall, Sadie Marshall and Maverick Marshall. Along with his parents, Gerald was predeceased by his brother Wayne and sisters Elaine Villnave and Carol Terricone. A funeral will be held at Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home in Malone, N.Y. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service in Malone, N.Y. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so on Facebook at Ross Family of Funeral Homes or the website www.brusofuneralservice.com.