Gerald M. Follett Obituary (1946 - 2023)

Gerald M. Follett, 77, passed away on Tuesday evening October 24, 2023 at the Meadow Brook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, NY. Born on September 6, 1946 to Gerald and Arlene (Russell) Follett, Gerald grew up in East Dickinson, New York where he enjoyed working on his uncle's dairy farm. Gerald graduated from Brushton-Moira Central School in 1964. He was employed at Alcoa in the pot rooms until entering the United States Air Force. After serving four years, he returned briefly to Alcoa before pursuing his life long dream of owning his own dairy farm. He purchased "Follett Farms" located on the Johnstown Road in Gouverneur, NY. After a period of twenty years, Gerald sold this farm and went to work as a civilian for the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum doing range management for a period of twenty-five years. While at Fort Drum, he purchased a small farm, "Adirondack Acres Farm," near Harrisville, NY on the Sykes Road where he raised prize Angus beef cattle. He also raised vegetables in a home stand and traveled in season to Tupper Lake, NY where he had his own spot for many years. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Arlene Follett his two sisters, Patricia (Follett) Quenneville and Sandra (Follett) Sabin. He is survived by his four children, James and his companion Donna Charland of Chazy Lake, NY, Brandie and James Bogart of Seattle, Washington, Sherrie Dunn of Clyde, NY, and Jacob and his wife Jessica of Seneca Falls, NY. Gerald is also survived by five grandchildren, Marley Bogart, Steven and Sabrina Dunn, and Jaret and Jaden Follett. Also, he is survived by his brothers, Steven (Cindy) Follett of Massena, NY and Vilas (Paula) Follett of Brushton, NY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3. 2023 at the Dickinson Center Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m.