George F. Kempston, 70

March 3, 2018 Contributor

FULTON, NY – George F. Kempston, 70, of Fulton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Oswego Hospital in Oswego.

A native and life resident of Fulton, he was a son of the late Robert and Geneva Lavere Kempston.

George retired from the V.A. Medical Center Hospital in Syracuse, working with the buildings and grounds staff.

He had previously worked for Owens-Brockway, Reynolds Metals and Miller Brewing Co. all in Fulton and General Electric Co. in Liverpool.

George was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish in Fulton.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War receiving the Bronze Star Medal for heroic service in combat.

George enjoyed collecting and driving his two Chevy Corvette cars and camping.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dee Kempston of Fulton; a daughter, Kerry Kempston (Kyle Vincent) of Fulton; grandchildren, Alexis, Karsen and Kylee; siblings, Marcia Kempston, Mary (John) LeGrand, Loretta (Bob) Vayner, Walter (Tona) Kempston, Ann (Mike) LaRock and Teresa Kempston; sisters-in-law, Bette Kempston, Gloria Kempston and Diana Washeleski; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Andrew Conn.

He was predeceased by brothers, Richard, Louis and Robert Kempston.

Calling hours will beheld from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 5, at Foster Funeral Home, Inc., 910 Fay St., Fulton, NY.

Services will be private with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton in the spring.

Memorials are encouraged to be made to the Golisano Children’s Hospital, 750 E. Adams St., CAB326, Syracuse, NY, 13210.

Foster Funeral Home, Inc.

www.fosterfuneralhome.com

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10 Comments

  1. I am still at a loss for words. I am lost I am hurt and most of all I am angry, for the fact that you were taken way too soon. I love you brother be at peace will miss you immensely but you will always be in my heart.

  2. Condolences to Dee and the family,.

    I will miss his happy smile and friendly greeting. He was far too young to leave us. May he rest in peace.

  3. George the silver fox . Brewer and partner in making beer. The first beer that came out of miller brewing was made by George. A wonderful man a proud veteran a person that was a great friend for many years. To the family I am so sorry for your loss I really will miss George and remember all the times we shared. May God keep him close. REST IN PEACE

  5. My sincerest condolences to the entire Kempston Family. George was an Honorable man and a brave Veteran. As a Vietnam veteran myself, I know George is at peace now. May he always be remembered for his Honorable life and bravery. R.I.P. fellow veteran.

  6. So very sorry for your loss. George was a great husband and father. Many great times at Fairgrieve as well as enjoying a few times with all of you at Southwick. Hang on to all the wonderful memories you shared. We’re keeping you and your family in my prayers, Dee and Kerry.
    Love,
    Bryce & Nancy Pooley

  7. You will be missed and you were truly a very nice person as were Bob and Dick may you rest in peace

  9. George was a great friend and neighbor for so many years. No matter where we saw him,he was a happy go lucky guy with a smile on his face and always wished us well. We will miss him.Prayers to his family.

  10. I am so sorry for your loss….he was an amazing person and always had a smile on his face ….he will be missed..my thoughts go out to his family and friends

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