Carl N. Gillespie of Montgomery, a retired bus driver for Birnie Bus Company, Pine Bush and a lifelong resident of the area passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 29, 2020, in Montgomery. He was 63.
The son of the late Frederick Gillespie and Margaret Watson Gillespie, he was born April 22, 1957 in Montgomery.
He was an owner and trainer of race horses, and was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association.
Survivors include his wife, Betsy Phillips Gillespie of Montgomery, son, Shawn Gillespie of Montgomery, daughter, Erin Gillespie and her fiance Eric Hoens of Montgomery, grandchildren, Ryder and Bradan; sister in law, Wanda Gillespie of Booneville, and several nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by his brother, Richard and sister, Jeanette.
Funeral services will take places at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to Equine Rescue, Inc, PO Box 275, Bloomingburg, NY 12721, or https://www.equine-rescue.org/take-action.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.