October 15, 2011        

CARTHAGE, N.Y.  —  George E. Storms, 64, of 37230 Route 3, died Saturday morning in the emergency room at Clifton-Fine Hospital, Star Lake, after being stricken while hunting at his camp in Degrasse. 

Born January 6, 1947, in Watertown, the son of the late Secord and Mary O'Brien Storms, he was a 1965 graduate of Carthage Central School and later attended Hudson Valley Community College.  

He married the former Gloria J. Hull on May 30, 1970, at Cherry Valley, N.Y.

He retired in 2003 from Niagara Mohawk in Watertown after 33 years of service where he was chief maintenance mechanic in the Station and Hydro Departments.  

Mr. Storms was a member of the BPOE Lodge # 1762, Carthage.

An avid wood worker, he spent his time making all types of furniture and cabinetry in his workshop. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family at the family cottage in Verona, Ontario and hunting camp in Degrasse.

Surviving are his wife, Gloria H., Carthage; two sons and their wives, Scott and Stephanie Storms, Morrisonville, and Mark and Shannon Storms, Carthage; five grandchildren, Olivia, Jack, Connor, Thomas and Sara; three brothers and their wives: Steve and Cyanne Storms, Harrisville, Mike and Sue Storms and Paul and Greta Storms, all of Carthage; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with Deacon Richard Staab officiating. Burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Degrasse will be held at the family’s convenience following cremation. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.18, at the funeral home.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.  








Information provided by Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home and Newzjunky.com, Watertown, N.Y.