Martin Gately
Martin Gately, 93, passed away on December 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in 1927 in West Point, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Sue; his parents, Michael and Philomena Gately; brothers Thomas, Vincent, Michael, John, James and Robert; and sister Agnes McLawchlin. He is survived by his children, Mary Elizabeth and husband, Doug; Helen Marie, Edward, Joan and husband, Jeff; and Paul; and eight grandchildren, Catherine, Jessica, Jamie, Ruthie, Dorthie, Stephanie, Teddy, and Heidi; and great granddaughter, Aussie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Gately graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1946, served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War, was part-owner of Gately Bros. grocery store in Galveston for 35 years, and worked for Purolator Courier in Lubbock for 7 years. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1994.
Martin was a member of Queen of Angels Church in Dickinson. He loved his family and the land.
Visitation will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, December 13 at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas, with a Rosary at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Monday, December 14 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4100 Hwy. 3, in Dickinson with interment following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Uncle Martin Rest In Peace with Aunt Sue and all the brothers!!! No more pain and no more bills, God is good!!!
I love you, grandpa. I’m sorry I never wrote that letter. I had so much I wanted to tell you. Thank you for believing in me.
“There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” Revelation 21:4. Rest in Peace Uncle Martin.
Rest In Peace Grandpa.
Sending our deepest condolences, Mary, Doug, Catherine and to all of the family.
Mary Ann and Bill
Hi, Martin.
Rick and I never knew you at all. We think highly about your daughter, Mary. You and your wife did something right about raising your children! Congratulations! I would bet that problems have come and have gone for 93 years of your life. May we all grow closer to Jesus, our Lord.
Love be with you all,
Stephanie and Rick Lane
Hi Martin,
Rick and I never knew you at all. We think highly of your daughter Mary though!!! You and your wife certainly did something right about raising your children! Congratulations!! I would bet that problems have come and gone in 93 years of life. May we all grow closer to Jesus, our Lord! Love be with you all, Stephanie & Rick Lane
Theresa, Cathy and your brother John my condolences and prayers be with you and the rest of the family, your uncle Martin is resting in the arms of Jesus Christ. Your friend Shirley W
So sorry for your loose I really loved your father he is in a better place. With your mother, love yall, prayers as are always with you an your family.
I had the pleasure of working with Martin during my high school years back in the late 60’s. He was a lot of fun to work for. I learned a lot about being a responsible person from him. His memory will continue to live in all the people who’s lives he touched.
So sorry to hear about your father I really loved him he is in a better place than down here.let him rest in peace. Praying for yall an your family.i will always pray for his soul.love Jennifer Maniscalo.
Mr. Gately was a great man to know,a goog neighbor,he did love his land and also his dog ,rest in peace.
I am so so sorry to hear of Uncle Martin’s passing. It makes me smile to think of the wonderful reunion he must be having with all of our loved ones who have gone on before. Mac and I are sending all of our love to all of you and sending prayers that you will be able to feel peace during this time.
Martin was a pleasure to know. May God rest him.
Mr Gately was a wonderful neighbor. We will miss him riding around his lawn mower working on his property. RIP
Love and prayers from the Polite family to you and your family Ms.Joan.
We are very sorry for the loss of a great ,solid man.