Gary Lee Cady, 61, of Walton passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City.

Gary was born Jan. 28, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa. In 1972, Gary moved to Walton, with his family from Staten Island.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mildred and Garrison Cady; and his motherinlaw, Jeannette Van Buren.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Lee and Richard; grandson, Tyler; brother and sisterinlaw, Raymond and Lois Cady; his fatherinlaw, Edgar Van Buren; sisterinlaw and brotherinlaw, Vitus and Anne Haggenmiller; sisterinlaw, Sandi Van Buren; brotherinlaw and sisterinlaw, Martin and Margie Van Buren; brotherinlaw, Michael Van Buren; and several nephews.

In his youth, he was very involved in the Boy Scouts and achieved their highest ranking of Eagle Scout.

As a student, he was an outstanding baseball, softball and basketball player. He remained a sports fan his whole life. Gary loved Delaware County and the country lifestyle. He enjoyed many outdoor activities and played league basketball and softball, as well as coaching Pee Wee football for many years.

After attending Wagner College, he joined the Air Force, serving in Vietnam.

He worked at Morgan Guarantee Trust in New York City, prior to moving to Walton, where he worked in banking then Real Estate.

Gary had been active in the Democratic Party, serving as Delaware County Clerk for the past 12 years.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Clark, Winter and Courtney Funeral Home on Townsend Street, Walton.

The service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at the Riverside Alliance Church, 110 Stockton Ave., Walton, with the Rev. Bert More, officiating, followed by burial in the Walton Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, (PKD) 9221 Ward Parkway Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114.