ROME — Newman W. (Gil) Gilchrist, 70, passed away Monday, October 21 at Rome Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 11, 1943 in Pell City, Alabama, he was the son of Margie (Davis) and Walter Gilchrist. Newman was a 1961 graduate of Ashville High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as a nuclear reactor operator aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. He served from 1961 until 1968.
On March 6, 1965 Newman was united in marriage with Karlene Hinderland in Saratoga Springs. He was employed at several computer companies in the Utica area over the years, including Mohawk Data Sciences, ICL, SBM, Cogar and PAR Technologies.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Karlene; his mother, Margie of Ashville, Alabama; a daughter and son-in-law, Maribeth and Sean Deery of Yorkville; one grandson, Colin Deery; two sisters and one brother, Edna Smith, Gail Thompson and Charles Gilchrist, all of Alabama and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Walter N. Gilchrist, and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Hinderland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Newman’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
