Gerald Joseph Trombley, of Star Road in Ellenburg Center, New York, at the age of 89, entered eternal rest, on November 17, 2025. He was surrounded by all who loved him.

 

Gerald was a wonderful hard-working man. He was a figure of strength and integrity who worked to provide for his loved ones. He earned respect through his honest laborers, but his true values lie in his character and his selfless efforts to support his family and friends. He took pride in his farming and home. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and traveling. And of course, all who knew him, knew how much he loved going to the casino.

 

He will be truly missed by many, especially by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Gerald was predeceased by his wife, Christine Trombley as well has his two daughters, Marie Guay, and Darlene Trombley. Marie had two sons, Robert Guay and his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters, Madeline and Camille; and Kevin Guay and his wife Erica, and their two daughters, Julia and Lily. Doris Trombley and her two children, Alicia and Brad Burleigh and Jerry Trombley, and his wife, Mary Jo and Jerry’s children, Joey Mahoney; Shannon Trombley and her son, Colton Rohlfing; and Sean Trombley, and his son Bryce; a daughter who predeceased him, Kathleen Trombley, and her three children, Tatiana Trombley, Katie Trombley, and RJ; Andrea Trombley, and her fiancé, Reggie Poupore Jr. and Andrea‘s children, Travis Southworth and his wife Lindsey, and their daughter, Lainey; Chrysa and Marlyna Rabideau.

 

He is also survived by his sisters, Merilda Dion, Madora Jarvis, and Ann Musselwhite and her husband David; his brothers, Robert Trombley and his wife, Teresa, Bert Trombley, and his wife, Carol, Raymond Trombley, Reginald Trombley and his wife Rhonda. He is predeceased by sisters, Grace Wolff, Dorothy Rabideau and Gladys Trombley, and his brothers, Lawrence Trombley, Floyd Trombley, Clarence Trombley, Bruce Trombley and Homer Trombley; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

Calling hours will be held from 9am to 12pm on Friday, November 21, at the Ross Funeral Home, 2586 US-11, Mooers. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 1pm at St. Edmond's Church, 5526 US-11, Ellenburg Center, New York 12934, following visitation. A celebration of life will follow Mass at the fire station in Ellenburg Center, New York.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to Hospice of the North Country.

 

Arrangements are in the care of the Ross Funeral Home, 2586 State Route 11, in Mooers, NY 12958.

 

"I would like to give special thanks to Alicia Ashe, a registered nurse from the home healthcare organization and Michael Theeman, a physical therapist that was amazing with my father. And of course, hospice, until I needed them, I did not realized just how important and wonderful they are. Most of all, I want to thank Robin Lefebvre, she dropped everything in her life to come and help take care of my father. He loved her. She’s an amazing person, and I can’t thank her enough for her love and kindness. Also to Linda Trombley for helping us through the most difficult time in our lives."