Gertrude T. Mostert passed away at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.
Gert was born July 27, 1934 in Windham to James and Beatrice Tweedie.
She graduated from Delaware Academy High School and the Agricultural and Technical College at Delhi. She married Richard Mostert March 11, 1954 in Delhi, and moved to California while Dick was in the Air Force. Returning to Delhi, she was employed for more than 20 years by O’Connor Hospital, working in medical records and as a medical secretary.
Gert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Delhi for 70 years.
Gert is survived by her children Terry (Deb) Mostert and Cindy Mostert. Also surviving are grandchildren Nick (Lisa) Mostert, Becky (Kyle) Hull, Shannon (Brent) Caron, Jeremiah (Sara) Anderson and Katie (Miguel Duran) Anderson; great-grandchildren Brookley, Wyatt, Madison, Alexis, Makayla, Lucas and Chloe. She is also survived by her sisters Linda Shepard and Marge Tweedie, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gert was predeceased by her husband, Dick, and her son, Gordon.
Gert will be remembered as someone who loved to give handmade gifts to others. She especially loved to send greeting cards. Most of all, she loved large family gatherings.
The family would like to send a very special thank you to Nancy and Darlene for the very helpful care given to our mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother for many years.
Contributions in Gertrude Mostert’s name can be made to Heart of The Catskills Humane Society, PO Box 88, Delhi NY 13753.
Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, where a celebration of Gert’s life will follow at 11. Following the service all are invited to join the family for a reception at the Delhi Fire Department.
Visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Mostert Family.
