Obituary of Malcolm H Wade

Malcolm H. "Buster" Wade Granville, NY - Malcolm H. "Buster" Wade passed way on October 19, 2023 at his daughter's home in Ballston Lake following a long illness. Buster was born on November 14, 1934 in Hampton, NY the son of the late Harold and Claire (Porter) Wade. Buster was a proud Army veteran serving 1957-1959. He was many things to many people and did them all with love and a sense of humor. His proudest roles were that of husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had many jobs throughout his life but the top one was that of tree surgeon having started Wade Tree Service. Buster will be remembered with a chain saw in his hand. He also did snowplowing and drove school bus, in addition to long haul trucking. Buster enjoyed many hobbies and activites, some of which were snowmobiling, horses, truck pulls, demolition derbies,and hunting. He served as a volunteer firefighter for Henry Hose Fire Company in Granville, NY . Buster had a kind heart and was always willing to lend a hand. He was predeceased by his parents, and siblings Joy and Gary, step-mother Theresa Dessaint.Survivors are his children Bart, Betsy Merrifield (Carl), Bret (Jonie), Eric (Sherri), Brian. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Left to miss him are his siblings: Judy (Gary) Gibbs, Chuck Wade, Linda Wade Griffin, Sherril (Rhonda) Wade, Kathe Wade, Cindy Wade, Glenna Ellis, and Sue Stetson. Burial will be Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 11 AM at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Argyle. Visitation will be Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11-1 and 2-4 at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY 12832. Following visitation a Celebration of Buster's life will be held at the Granville American Legion on ost 323 Hall, 10 Columbus Street, Granville. Online condolences may be made www.robertmkingfuneralhome.com.