Obituary of Gail G. Anderson

Saratoga Springs – Gail G. Anderson, 88 of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2025, at The Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, with her loving family at her side.

Born on March 9th, 1937, Gail lived throughout the United States and Europe while her father served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. Gail and her family would eventually settle in Ogdensburg, NY after the death of her father in 1949. She loved to sing and dance and play the French Horn. A fond memory of Gail's childhood was dancing the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker Suite while stationed in Frankfurt, Germany.

Gail married Willard T. (Bill) Anderson in 1967 and together they would build a family home in Loudonville NY. They owned and operated The Anderson Group which specialized in the development and management of commercial properties in the Capital Region and beyond. Notably, Gail conceptualized the idea of small, flexible Executive Suites to assist small businesses and young entrepreneurs in the early 1980's. In later years Bill and Gail divided their time between Jupiter Island, Florida, and Saratoga Springs, NY.

Gail and Bill were avid Duplicate Bridge players. They travelled the United States and Canada; both achieving the status of Life Master. Gail took extraordinary pride in her home and surroundings. Holidays were always magical at Gail's house. She spent weeks decorating the house and preparing gourmet meals for her extended family.

Gail was beautiful inside and out. She had a keen fashion sense, a quick wit and a sailor's tongue. She could be tough, but she was always fair. Her brother-in-law John once described her as "A mix of Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa, Imelda, and Cher." Anyone who met her would tend to agree. She will be remembered for always helping anyone in need and for her contributions to countless charities and causes.

If Bill's bona fides swayed Saint Peter, he would be sitting in a Heaven of his own design. A dimly lit, smoke-filled space not far from the 18th green where folks from all walks of life would be playing a game of Gin and telling stories.

And then, some thirty mortal years later, a vision would appear. No, an apparition! Could it be??? A svelte, backlit figure. A phoenix in six-inch stilettos. "Oh boy Horse, the old broad finally tracked you down." Not even the Gates of Heaven could shield Ol' Willy from the "War Department."

"Hello Doll, what took you so long?"

In addition to her late husband, Willard T. Anderson, Gail was predeceased by her brothers Grant "Ozzie" Gould and Scott D. Wells, as well as her beloved canine companions, Gabby and Gertrude.

She is survived by her children Susan J. (James P.) Touhey, Willard A. (Dr. Robin N.) Anderson, and Gregory W. (Danielle L.) Anderson, grandchildren Patrick, Grant, Willard T. II, Schuyler, Genevieve, Olivia, and Timothy.

Gail's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers Agnes Pala-Bukhala and Shivranie Persaud as well as the incredible staff at The Eddy Village Green and Community Hospice.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gail's life at the Schuyler Meadows Club in Loudonville on April 4th from 1PM to 4PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Gail's honor be sent to Saratoga Springs Firefighters Community Fund, P.O. Box 559, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the care of The Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Latham.