Spencer A. Lockrow

West Hoosick – Spencer A. Lockrow, known as Dick, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, due to complications from an abdominal aortic aneurism. Spencer was 77 and had resided in West Hoosick, NY, his entire life.
He was born at the Old Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY, to the late Linita Whipple and Earle Lockrow on December 10, 1933. He received his education at Hoosick Falls High School and then began his life as a dairy farmer.
He poured his remaining years into milking cows and tilling the land. He was a master when it came to doing his job. He always liked the smell of fresh cut hay on a hot summer day. He loved the animals and seemed like he could live in the barn. He always spoke of the old days when the neighborhood was all farmers and how they always would lend a helping hand. Sons and nephews who worked with him knew what a strong work ethic he had and found it difficult to keep pace even though they were 20 to 30 years younger than he.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and taught his sons to ride. He also enjoyed watching football in the fall. He always said Joe Montana was the best QB to play the game.
He lived a full life, continuing to do tractor work on the farm even after it was sold. Spencer liked to visit Stewart’s regularly with his brother Harold and enjoyed watching the people. He had the gift of gab; with anyone who knew him or even didn’t know him, he would strike up an hour-long conversation.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pauline A. (LeBarron) Lockrow, his son, Gary S. Lockrow of Hoosick Falls, his daughter, Sharon F. Rabideau and husband Wayne of Greensboro, NC, his son, Gregory M. Lockrow and wife Melissa of Hoosick Falls, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Spencer is also survived by four sisters, Janet Hoag, Phyllis Crawford, Doris Timmerman and Eleanor Pilling, a brother, Harold Lockrow, and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a grandson, Gary S. Lockrow Jr., a daughter-in-law, Donna M. Lockrow, and three brothers, Ralph, Karl and Gordon Lockrow.
The Memorial Service is on Friday, May 27, at 11 am from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick, NY. Burial will be at the West Hoosick Cemetery on Saturday, May 28; details to be announced at the Memorial Service.
A reception follows the service at the Church. Please join the family for a time of reflection of his life and a cup of coffee, because anyone who knew him knows how much he loved his coffee.
Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoosick Baptist Church.