AVA —
Michael R. Garlington, 66, passed away at
his home peacefully on Monday, September 30,
2019 with his family by his side.
He was born on November 3, 1952 at Ladd Air
Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska, a son of
Arthur and Claire Cournoyer Garlington. He
attended the State University of New York
Institute of Technology where he graduated
Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business. Michael was an avid
motorcyclist and participated in motorcycle
sports. He also enjoyed hunting.
Surviving are his loving wife, Dawn; two
sons and a daughter, Michael (Paula)
Garlington, Faith (Kevin) Moran and Benjamin
(Ashley) Garlington; one granddaughter, Ella
Garlington; two brothers, Raymond (Patty)
Garlington and David (Melissa) Garlington.
He was predeceased by Arthur and Claire
Garlington.
Michael’s family would like to extend a
special thank you to Steve Dutch, Hospice,
Dr. Cherny and the staff of HOA for all the
care shown to Michael in the past few
months.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,
October 2, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Mills Funeral
Home, 301 Post Street, Boonville. Calling
hours will be 4-7 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment in Westville Cemetery in Otsego
County.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle
Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413 or
American Cancer Society. For an online
message of sympathy please go to
www.millsfuneralhomes.com.
