Kenneth W. Danforth

Kenneth W. Danforth, 79, of Gloversville, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1930, in Hudson Falls, N.Y., the son of the late Frances (Burdick) and Clayton Danforth.

Kenneth was employed as a taxicab driver for ABC Taxi for 27 years.

Mr. Danforth was vice president for the Fulton County Emergency Radio Club for 33 years. During that time, he worked together with the American Red Cross on their 50 mile Heart Walks. Kenneth loved to play cards and collected old model cars and coins. He will be very sadly missed.

On April 1, 1978, he married Esther Baker. She predeceased him on October 21, 2005. They enjoyed 27 wonderful years together.

Mr. Danforth is survived by: a sister, Toni Parker of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sons, George Danforth of Gloversville, Kenneth John Danforth of Scotia and Kenneth James Danforth (Karen) of Gloversville; four daughters, Laura Wooster of Gloversville, Joyce Morgan (Stan) of Mayfield, Clara Carey of Gloversville and Thelma Matthews (Charles, Jr.) of West Leyden, N.Y.; four stepchildren, Thomas Quillan (Florence) of Gloversville, William Quillan (Sherri) of Fort Plain, John Quillan (Lisa) of Pennsylvania and Susan Quillan of Arkansas; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his beloved wife, Kenneth is predeceased by: two brothers, Clifford Danforth and Frank Danforth and one sister, Florence Parker.

Family and friends are invited and may call Sunday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St., Gloversville where a funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. R. W. Williams presiding. Cremation will be at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kenneth's memory to the Salvation Army, 10 Spring St., Gloversville, N.Y. 12078. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.brbsfuneral.com.