Dorothy M. Bombard

February 20, 1927 - August 20, 2019

Dorothy M. Bombard, 92, of North Main Street, Gloversville passed away Tuesday morning August 20, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Broadalbin surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Amsterdam on February 20, 1927 a daughter of Sanford and Magdaline Stangle Sherman and was the valedictorian of the class of 1944 at Galway High School. Mrs. Bombard was employed as a seamstress at the former Martin Jay Dress Shop in Amsterdam. Later, she was a bus driver for Galway Central School. After moving to Florida, Dororthy drove a tour bus at the Kennedy Space Center. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Amsterdam. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, playing cards, and visiting casinos. She was married to Earl Bombard on August 28, 1948. He died on July 16, 1985. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Alice Krohn and Ruth Armer. Survivors include her beloved family of three sons, Douglas (Jackie) Bombard of New Smyrna, FL, Mark Bombard (Bobbie Hackert) of Broadalbin, and John Bombard of Clayton, NC; two daughters, Kristine (William) Hageman of Ft. Myers, FL and Amy (Richard) Kondrat of Broadalbin; a brother, John (Claudette) Sherman of Biloxi, MS; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation took place at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A graveside service will be held on Sunday at 1pm at the Galway Village Cemetery with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.