Gilbert Booth Mattson Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Gilbert Booth Mattson Jr., 94, passed away on November 18, 2024.  Booth had a long and adventurous life filled with family, laughter and love.  He was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree and was a 1st Lieutenant in the Reserve of the United States Marine Corps.  Booth who was born in Philadelphia, worked for Scott Paper Co. for 22 yrs, and went on to own his own business designing and distributing hydraulic parts.  Booth loved bird hunting, golf, travel and his latest passion of carving wooden birds.  He will always be remembered for his quick wit and sly grin.  Booth is survived by his wife Joan Mattson, his 3 daughters Sally, Deborah, and Lynnie, his 3 stepsons John, Greg, and Don and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  No services are planned at this time.